Patient's question:
I used to have candidiasis, but after taking medication, it didn't go away and came back shortly after. Since then, my discharge has been abnormal. Now, my discharge is particularly purulent, white, and looks like potato mud! Sometimes it's like white jelly. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be a recurrence of candidal vulvovaginitis. The first step in treating recurrent candidal vulvovaginitis is to eliminate the causes that lead to repeated vaginal candidal infections, while shortening the treatment period and employing multiple different treatment methods simultaneously. Local treatment can involve herbal steam baths and sitz baths, followed by medication insertion into the vagina and the application of antifungal creams externally. Local treatment can be implemented throughout the menstrual cycle, with medication cessation during menstruation and resuming treatment after the menstrual period. Oral itraconazole, 200 mg per dose, once daily after meals, for three consecutive days. Such treatment for 1-2 months can yield significant efficacy.