Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing thick, yellow discharge with a noticeable odor. After examination, it was found to be fungal vulvitis. What medication is effective for treating fungal vulvitis?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is a type of vaginitis caused by a fungal infection. Symptoms include intense itching of the external genitalia, even with pus and pain, vaginal burning pain, which is more pronounced during urination. It is also important to pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid using tub baths or soaking in baths, to reduce the risk of infection and transmission. The discharge is white, like cottage cheese or curd, and the vaginal walls are covered with white pseudomembranes. After wiping, the mucosa appears red. Treatment is based on local vaginal washing and medication, such as using baking soda solution, or miconazole nitrate cream vaginal suppositories. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid using tub baths or soaking in baths, to reduce the risk of infection and transmission. In addition to standard treatment for candidal vulvovaginitis, patients also need to pay attention to nursing care.