Patient's question:
A few months ago, I just gave birth to a child. After giving birth, I noticed that the sides of my clitoris were a bit white, and sometimes I felt a burning sensation. Then, after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as leukoplakia of the vulva. The doctor recommended that I use traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my condition. Is it really better to use traditional Chinese medicine than Western medicine?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is the main symptom of this condition, which is often difficult for patients to endure. When scratching the affected area stimulates large nerve fibers, it can temporarily suppress the itching nerve fibers, providing relief to the patient. However, scratching can also cause further skin damage, activating new itching responses and worsening the itching, creating a vicious cycle.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that vaginal itching is caused by wind-heat in the liver channel or heat accumulation due to spleen deficiency. Insufficient essence and blood, a weak Ren meridian, and dryness in the genital area are all factors according to TCM theory. According to TCM principles, insufficient essence and blood, kidney and spleen deficiency, and liver excess are the main reasons for inflammatory conditions in vaginal nutritional disorders. Therefore, the overall treatment principle is to address both the root cause and symptoms.