Patient's question:
In September 2018, I was diagnosed with vaginitis. Because I had no symptoms, I didn't seek treatment. In December, I bought a vaginal wash and used it for five consecutive days, after which symptoms began to reappear: vaginal itching, swollen eyes and lips, and mild pain. I don't know what type of vaginitis it is. I used clotrimazole suppositories myself. After inserting the medication for the first day, the itching stopped. However, on the third day, the medication caused extreme itching in my vagina. I want to know what type of vaginitis my report indicates, and whether the current vaginitis symptoms are consistent with the report.Doctor's answer:
According to the patient's description, vaginitis can be divided into fungal, trichomoniasis, bacterial, mixed vaginitis, etc. It is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for a gynecological examination and a routine vaginal discharge test. After a clear diagnosis is confirmed, symptomatic treatment should be administered. During the treatment period, sexual activity is strictly prohibited, and the patient should adhere to treatment according to the prescribed course to prevent recurrent bacterial infections. Pay attention to hygiene in the perineal area in daily life, wash and change underwear frequently, keep underwear dry, and wash underwear separately. There are many treatment methods for vaginitis, but since the symptoms of the patients are different, the treatment methods used are also different. Therefore, it is recommended that the patient seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as symptoms are noticed.