Patient's question:
I've been feeling a bit itchy in my private area lately, and it's uncomfortable when I urinate. My underwear also has a bad odor. This seems to be vaginitis. What should I do? Is there any good treatment for it? How can I temporarily relieve the itching? Or do I need to go to the hospital for a check-up?Doctor's answer:
From your description, it seems that the possibility of vaginitis needs to be considered. As for the specific treatment, I personally recommend that you first go to the hospital for relevant gynecological examinations such as a routine vaginal discharge test, urine test, and ultrasound to determine what kind of bacteria is causing the vaginitis. Then, under the guidance of a doctor, decide on vaginal douches and other symptomatic treatments such as vaginal suppositories. If the itching is severe, you can consider taking some calming, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving medications to temporarily alleviate the symptoms.