Patient's question:
Recently, I've frequently felt intense itching in the external vagina, and the vaginal discharge is like cottage cheese in texture. Apart from an unpleasant odor, this has never happened to me before. I'm not sure if I might have a vaginal infection. Hello, what should I do about the external vaginal itching and cottage cheese-like discharge in the vagina?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent external vaginal itching has appeared, along with cottage cheese-like discharge. These symptoms are consistent with the presentation of candidal vulvovaginitis. Generally, a thorough examination of vaginal discharge through routine tests is required to identify the pathogen. During this stage, topical medications are primarily used for treatment. Treatment can involve vaginal lavage combined with medication insertion. Additionally, oral antifungal medications can be used in conjunction. It is important to avoid sexual activity during treatment, and if necessary, both partners may need to be treated to prevent cross-infection.In addition to symptomatic treatment for vaginal itching, patients should also pay attention to nursing care, such as maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy and irritating foods.