Patient's question:
The other night, I felt itchy but didn't take it seriously, so I scratched it a few times. The third day, I had sex and noticed that my discharge was a bit like cottage cheese and there was some swelling and itching around the vaginal opening. There was a lot of discharge, and even after washing with water, it didn't come clean. Last night, I washed with water mixed with Fugjie Shu liquid, and it felt less swollen. Someone suggested using a liquid to clean the vagina and then inserting Daktarin suppositories or some kind of soft capsules for treatment. Is this okay?Doctor's answer:
According to the description of leukorrhea symptoms, candidal vaginitis should be considered. A 5% sodium bicarbonate solution can be used to rinse the vagina, followed by the use of Daktarin suppositories for treatment. Alternatively, Nitrofurantoin and erythromycin soft capsules can be used for treatment. If there is no improvement after one week of treatment, further examination is recommended. During treatment, sexual activity should be avoided, spicy and irritating foods should not be consumed, underwear should be boiled, and both partners should be treated. Pruritus of the external genitalia can cause significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to self-care. Eating more fruits and vegetables and avoiding irritating foods is recommended. It is hoped that patients with pruritus of the external genitalia can receive professional treatment.