Patient's question:
I have candidiasis, and previously used nystatin suppositories and miconazole nitrate. When buying medicine, the pharmacy recommended me Cencent Diflucan injection gel, as I had never heard of it. I don't know if I can use it. I used it once yesterday, and it felt very irritating at first, but then it was fine.What kind of help do you need: I want to ask if there is a doctor who knows this medicine. Can I use it? What are the side effects? Thank you
Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is a type of vaginitis caused by fungal infection. The majority of candidal vulvovaginitis is due to infection with Candida albicans. Symptoms include intense itching of the external genitalia, even purulent pain, vaginal burning pain, which is more pronounced during urination, or symptoms such as frequent urination, dysuria, and painful masturbation. The discharge is thick and creamy, resembling white cottage cheese or curd. The vaginal walls may be covered with white pseudomembranes, and after wiping, the mucosa appears red. Treatment is primarily based on local vaginal washing and medication, such as using baking soda solution or miconazole vaginal suppositories. At the same time, personal hygiene should be maintained, and activities such as soaking in baths or using communal baths should be avoided to reduce infection and transmission.