Patient's question:
I got a cold last week and took some anti-inflammatory medication, but the cold hasn't fully gone away yet. That's when I noticed that my external genital area had started to itch. At first, I tried washing it at home with a liquid for two days, but it didn't help at all, and the itching got worse. Also, my discharge color was abnormal. Later, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and they said it was a fungal vaginal infection.Doctor's answer:
This is a common gynecological inflammation that can be cured. During the treatment period, sexual intercourse should be avoided. Candidal vulvovaginitis is a vaginal inflammation caused by a Candida infection from the mold. Mild infection may be asymptomatic. The most common symptoms are vulvar itching and increased vaginal discharge. The typical symptom is white, curd-like vaginal discharge, which can form a layer of white membrane attached to the inner and outer labia minora and vaginal mucosa. Vulvar itching often spreads gradually from the inner side of the labia minora to the vulvar area, causing intense itching that patients often find unbearable. It is often accompanied by vulvar burning sensation, pain, and dyspareunia. In addition to treating gynecological diseases, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a joyful mood at all times to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.