Patient's question:
These days, while washing my underwear, I always find a lot of curd-like discharge on them, and it smells very bad. I also feel that my private area is always damp and itchy, and my lower abdomen feels uncomfortable. Please ask:Doctor's answer:
Treatment may involve the use of miconazole or nystatin ointments or suppositories, applied externally to the vagina for 10–14 days. These suppositories, in addition to their antifungal properties, can effectively and thoroughly eliminate external genital irritation symptoms. Suppositories are particularly suitable for postmenopausal women due to their ease of insertion. While 1% gentian violet is effective, it is inconvenient to use. A 2–4% sodium bicarbonate solution can be used to rinse the external genitalia and vagina once a week. It is important to educate patients on maintaining good personal hygiene habits, such as frequently cleaning the external genitalia and wiping from front to back after defecation to prevent infections originating from the rectum. For patients, if gynecological conditions are severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to recurrent gynecological issues. Additionally, patients should maintain a proper diet.