Patient's question:
I've been feeling itchy in my lower private area recently, and sometimes I can't help but scratch it. It feels unhygienic. I suspect it might be bacterial vaginosis, but I want to ask what the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are. I'd like to verify it before buying medicine.Doctor's answer:
You have recently felt itching in the external genital area. The main symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are increased vaginal discharge, a bad odor, and itching of the external genital area, which may or may not be present! Simple itching cannot diagnose bacterial vaginosis. It could also be caused by yeast or trichomoniasis! You should still go to the gynecology clinic for a follow-up examination and have a routine vaginal discharge test to identify the pathogen before symptomatic treatment. During treatment, avoid sexual intercourse and avoid spicy or irritating foods!