Patient's question:
Took medicine for seven days and used topical medication for five more days. Changed clothes and underwear every day. Now the itching in the private area has stopped. How to determine if candidiasis has been cured?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is recommended to use alkaline solutions such as 2% to 4% sodium bicarbonate or soapy water to rinse the external genitalia and vagina, altering the vaginal pH to make it more favorable for fungal growth. After rinsing, insert nystatin tablets into the vagina once a day, with a 14-day course of treatment. Apply miconazole cream to the external genitalia afterward. Change and sterilize underwear daily. A follow-up examination is recommended after the menstrual period. Only when three consecutive gynecological examinations and microscopic examinations of vaginal secretions show no abnormalities can the condition be considered fully cured. In addition to treating the vaginitis, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a cheerful mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.