Patient's question:
I am a 59-year-old woman who has been experiencing discomfort recently. Gradually, the discomfort has worsened. I would like to ask: Is it normal to have yellow discharge sometimes, excessive vaginal discharge, and external itching?Doctor's answer:
Narrate the symptoms indicating bacterial vaginosis, which is a common gynecological cause due to poor personal hygiene, unclean hygiene products, and unsafe sexual practices. It can also be caused by antibiotic use. It can be confirmed through a gynecological routine examination of vaginal discharge to determine the nature of the inflammation and prescribe medication accordingly. Gynecological Jieryin liquid can be dissolved in warm water and used for wiping, and metronidazole tablets can be used for vaginal suppositories. In terms of diet, spicy and irritating foods should be avoided. During acute stages, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited to prevent cross-infection.