Patient's question:
I have had vaginitis for almost a year now, but it hasn't fully healed. It keeps coming back repeatedly. Recently, I feel like there are actually no symptoms of vaginitis anymore. However, the area below the clitoris in the picture has been a bit red. It hurts a bit when touched. Also, lately, I've been feeling a little uncomfortable when urinating, and I've been experiencing some urinary frequency and the sensation of needing to hold in urine. I'm wondering if there's a possibility of urethritis? Could the recurring vaginitis be caused by urethritis? Besides that, my boyfriend had urethritis in Germany before we started dating.Doctor's answer:
Considering the symptoms caused by perineal inflammation, there may be local redness, swelling, itching, and pain, and in severe cases, symptoms such as foreign body discharge. It is recommended to maintain cleanliness in the perineal area to prevent repeated attacks, eat less spicy and extremely cold irritating foods, apply erythromycin ointment, and take tinidazole orally for treatment, which can help improve the condition. Vaginitis is a condition that is not easily resolved. Friends who suffer from this should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism, as only this can boost their confidence in combating vaginitis.