Patient's question:
My vagina is very itchy, like there are small bugs crawling on it. I used the medication I previously used to treat vaginal itching, but it seems to have no effect now. How can vaginal itching be treated? Can frequent washing with water relieve vaginal itching?Doctor's answer:
From the description of the symptoms, it is clear that the symptom of vaginal itching is quite pronounced. It could be a fungal infection, but it could also be a trichomoniasis or a bacterial infection. At this stage, it is necessary to conduct a routine vaginal discharge test to identify the pathogen. Active medication treatment should be adopted under the guidance of a local doctor, primarily using topical medications in combination with oral medications. If the vagina is regularly washed with water, it can help with cleaning and may alleviate symptoms. However, it is not recommended to frequently use gynecological cleaning solutions for washing, as this may kill the normal flora, weaken the vaginal resistance, and make it easier to develop inflammation.