Patient's question:
I have had candidiasis for over two months and it hasn't improved. It has been very severe. A few days after my period ended, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and the results came back the third day, when the symptoms worsened severely. It's very itchy below, with redness, swelling, and a stinging pain around the anus and near the vagina. Yesterday, I accidentally noticed two small lumps on the clitoral hood.Doctor's answer:
Based on your description of the condition, candidal vulvovaginitis tends to recur repeatedly with the menstrual cycle. Please pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia, avoid eating cold, spicy, and other irritating foods, and expose the underwear to sunlight after washing. If the effect of Western medicine is not significant, it is recommended that you consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, as taking Chinese herbal medicine orally and externally washing with it is quite effective. This condition requires standardized treatment, and medication should only be stopped after three careful examinations show negative results. For severe cases of vaginitis, it is advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.