Patient's question:
Last month, I treated the fungal vaginitis with medication, and this month when my period came, I felt itchy again. I'm not sure if it's fungal again. Can I use the medication to treat fungal vaginitis? It's so cold outside, and I don't want to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up.Doctor's answer:
In your case, it's best to go to the hospital for a check-up. You can also use medications that work together to treat mixed vaginal infections. It's recommended that you eat less spicy food, quit smoking and drinking, and regularly use high-manganese potassium permanganate solution at a 1:5000 concentration to clean the external genitalia, along with povidone-iodine sterilization. It's important to keep the external genitalia clean and dry as much as possible, and use vaginal washes and topical medications. For severe cases of vaginal infection, it's advised to seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid using medications blindly to prevent worsening the condition.