Patient's question:
I have had vaginitis for almost a year now. But it hasn't fully healed. It keeps coming back and forth. Recently, I feel like there are actually no symptoms in my vagina anymore. But the area below the clitoris in the picture has been a bit red. It hurts when touched. Also, lately, I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable when urinating, with some frequency and the sensation of needing to hold it in. I'm wondering if there might be 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 with the condition should maintain a positive mindset and face it with a proactive attitude, as this can only boost their confidence in combating vaginitis.