Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 22 years old this year, and recently my vagina has been itchy. After a thorough examination, I was diagnosed with candidal vulvovaginitis. I myself don't know what caused it. My daily life and diet are very regular. I would like to ask the doctor, is candidal vulvovaginitis also called candidal vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
This vaginal inflammation is considered to be caused by a microbial infection. It generally leads to a recurrence of local inflammation in the vagina. The continuous increase in vaginal discharge, with the discharge changing to a curd-like consistency. If a clear diagnosis can be confirmed, timely symptomatic treatment needs to be implemented. Oral antifungal medications can be taken in conjunction with vaginal suppositories for joint treatment. Generally, it can effectively alleviate symptoms.