Leucorrhoea

Leucorrhoea, (or “leukorhhoea”), widely known as whites, is a sign of infection characterized by whitish discharge from the vagina or cervical canal. The condition may persist for weeks and may extend for months. Symptoms may elevate to chronic state if not treated properly.

Symptoms for Leucorrhoea

Most notable sign of leucorrhea is a presence of white vaginal discharge accompanied by painful sensations in the lumbar region and calves. The patient will also experience body weakness and fatigue. There is also an intense itching, frequent headaches, and constipation.

Irritability and appearance of black patches under the eyes are common signs for patients suffering from chronic cases of leuccorhea.

Causes of Leucorrhoea

Primarily due to poor hygiene and faulty diet, the body is unable to eliminate the toxins through the skin, lungs, kidney and bowels. As a result, it produces thick, whitish vaginal discharge accompanied by irritation and odor.

It may occur during menstrual cycle for young women due to the thickening of the mucous membrane in the reproductive organs.

For the childbearing years of adolescents to mid-forties, infection may take place following childbirth due to damaged cervix during delivery.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Leucorrhoea

Amaranth Root: Gently wash the rind of amaranth root in 25 ml water. Strain then take it everyday in the morning and in the evening. Amaranth leaves and branches can use as a substitute if the roots are not available.

Lady fingers: Cut some 100 gm of lady fingers transversely and boil it ½ liter of water for 20 minutes. Strain then add sweetener. Take 60-90 ml of this decoction to relieve the patient from genito-urinary disorders such as leucorrhoea.

Fenugreek seeds: Prepare tea or douche using fenugreek seeds. To make the douche, simmer 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in 1 liter of cold water for 30 minutes over a low flame. Strains, then use as a solution for a douche.

Guava: Make an infusion using guava leaves to be use as a douche. It is a powerful astringent for this disease.

Mango: Make a paste from decorticated mango kernels. Apply 1 teaspoon of this paste to the affected area.

Walnut: Make a decoction from fresh walnut leaves.

Diets Suggestion for Leucorrhoea

Take an exclusive fruit juice diet for 3-4 days to eliminate the toxins from the body.

After the diet, eat plenty of fresh succulent fruits 3 times a day for 1 week. Undergo a diet consisting of whole grain cereals, fresh fruits, and raw and steamed vegetables.

Avoid white flour and sugar products, condiments, tea, coffee, food preservatives, and fried and greasy foods.

Other Suggestions for Leucorrhoea

Cold bath: Take a cold hipbath for 10 minutes twice a day. It will help relieve congestion in the pelvic region and eliminates toxic wastes from the body.

Warm douche: Take a warm douche at a temperature of 30ºC – 40ºC. To make this douche, fill the douche bag with 1-½ liters of warm water. Hang it for about 3 feet above the patient. Lay the patient with the hips raised above the body level. Apply some oil to the nozzle before inserting it to the patient’s vagina. Carefully administer the douche through the small valve of the nozzle. This treatment can be taken daily for several times.