Patient's question:
Female, 31 years old, diagnosed with vaginitis after examination. After using multiple courses of medication, the external genitalia still feel a bit itchy, and the vaginal discharge has always been like cottage cheese. Can candidal vaginitis be cured?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is an inflammation caused by the transmission of Candida albicans. The vast majority of cases can be cured through treatment. Pay attention to external genital hygiene, avoid spicy foods, and it is recommended to take oral medication and apply topical creams. Follow-up testing is advised one week later. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable Grade A hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to ensure targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular sleep patterns, take precautions against cold exposure, consume light and soft foods in daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water.