Patient's question:
I am undergoing treatment for candidiasis (yeast infection). How should my husband be treated or what kind of help does he need? I expect the doctor to provide detailed information.Doctor's answer:
Main symptoms include external genital itching, burning pain, curd-like discharge, or milky, clumpy vaginal discharge that significantly increases in amount. It is recommended to use alkaline solutions such as 2% to 4% sodium bicarbonate or soapy water to clean the external genital area and vagina, altering the vaginal pH to favor fungal growth. After cleaning, insert miconazole tablets or clotrimazole vaginal suppositories into the vagina, with a dosage of 100,000 to 200,000 units each time, once a night, for a 14-day course. Additionally, apply 3% clotrimazole cream or triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream to the external genital area for better results.In addition to treating vaginal infections, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a cheerful mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.