Patient's question:
The external genital area is itchy, and there is a significant amount of discharge. Now, every time I urinate, it causes pain. I don't know what is causing this, and I am now looking to ask here for a diagnosis. How much does it cost to diagnose trichomoniasis?Doctor's answer:
Based on your symptoms, it is suspected that this is a fungal vaginal infection, and a Candida smear test can be performed for diagnosis. Hello, your condition is mostly a case of vaginitis, and the hospital should conduct a routine examination of vaginal discharge to confirm which type of bacteria is infected before symptomatic treatment. Because different types of vaginitis require different medications. Fungal vaginitis is a type of vaginitis caused by fungal infection. Most cases of fungal vaginitis are caused by Candida albicans infection. Symptoms include severe itching of the external genitalia, even purulent pain, vaginal burning pain, more pronounced during urination, or urinary frequency, dysuria, and pain during masturbation. The discharge is viscous, appearing like white curd or cottage cheese, with white pseudomembranes covering the vaginal walls, and the mucosa appears red after wiping. Treatment is primarily based on local vaginal washing and medication.