Patient's question:
A 26-year-old woman started experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge and itching of the external genitalia. After purchasing and using medication for washing, the itching subsided, but the vaginal discharge increased. What should she do?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is speculated that the curd-like white discharge is a fungal vaginal inflammation. The symptoms were relieved after using medication for cleaning, but it did not heal on its own. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a routine vaginal discharge test to confirm the diagnosis and identify the type of vaginal inflammation. The best treatment for vaginal inflammation is intravaginal medication. Simple external cleaning only addresses the symptoms but does not treat the root cause. In your case, medication should be used intravaginally. Pay attention to local hygiene, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and do not have sexual intercourse during medication.