Patient's question:
I am a white-collar office worker. I have always kept myself clean and have paid attention to personal hygiene. The only thing is that I really dislike wearing jeans. A few days ago, I had severe itching in my external genital area, and again, I had cheesy-looking discharge. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they said I had candidiasis (yeast infection).Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis is a common gynecological disease, and candidal vaginitis is one of the more prevalent types of vaginitis. The incidence of candidal vaginitis has been steadily increasing in recent years, making it the most common form of vaginitis. Experts explain that candidal vaginitis is more common in young girls, pregnant women, diabetic patients, and those who have previously received high-dose estrogen treatment after menopause. Candidal vaginitis is caused by the infection of Candida albicans in an acidic environment following an imbalance in the vaginal acid-base and endocrine system. Women of all age groups are potentially at risk of contracting the disease. Moreover, once diagnosed, symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge, unpleasant odor, external genital itching, burning sensation, and dysuria can cause significant distress for women.