Patient's question:
Can vaginal candidiasis be treated with a sodium bicarbonate solution during menstruation to rinse the external genital area? Are there any other precautions to take? Can vaginal candidiasis be treated with water rinsing?Doctor's answer:
Your symptoms, I speculate, can be treated by using a 2% to 4% sodium bicarbonate solution to rinse the external genitalia, but you should not sit in a bath. You can boil and sun-dry your shorts. After your menstrual period ends, you can use vaginal suppositories and always maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia. For severe cases of vaginitis, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice for early treatment. Avoid using medication blindly and do not eat spicy foods in daily life to prevent worsening the condition.