Patient's question:
Candidal vaginitis was treated with a box of nitrofurantoin and clindamycin vaginal soft capsules, a 6-count package. How should it be treated additionally?Doctor's answer:
Most cases are caused by Candida infection, which is present on the skin, mucous membranes, and vagina of healthy individuals. Under certain conditions, Candida can invade human tissues and cause inflammation. In the female reproductive tract, its infection often affects the vagina, leading to conditions such as candidal vaginitis and cervicitis. Hospital examinations may reveal swollen external genitalia, peeling of the epidermis, and scratch marks. The typical discharge is white, clumpy, and curd-like, with a foul odor. It is recommended that you try Li Baimian Fu Jing Dan. Pay attention to treating sexual partners simultaneously. Note that Li Baimian Fu Jing Dan should be discontinued during menstruation and should be used again 3–5 days after menstruation has ended.