Patient's question:
I have been taking Western medicine to treat vaginitis, but it always gets better and then recurs. I have lost all confidence. It is said that Chinese medicine is effective for it, but I don't dare to believe it. I would like to ask the doctor, can candidiasis vaginitis be treated with Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to clean the external genitalia and vagina with an alkaline solution, such as a 2% to 4% sodium bicarbonate solution or soap water, to alter the vaginal pH and make it more conducive to fungal growth. After cleaning, insert miconazole tablets or clotrimazole suppositories into the vagina, with a dosage of 100,000 to 200,000 units each time, once nightly, for a 14-day course. Additionally, apply 3% clotrimazole cream or triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream to the external genitalia for better results. It is best for both partners to be treated simultaneously. During treatment, sexual activity is strictly prohibited, and freshly washed and sterilized underwear should be worn daily.