Patient's question:
Having vaginitis with white, paper-like substances in the vagina, external itching, and labial bleeding—could it be a mold-related vaginal infection? What medication should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Due to poor personal hygiene and increased local resistance, bacterial and viral infections may occur, leading to recurrent cases of vaginitis, vulvitis, and cervicitis. Based on your description, it is likely that the condition is caused by a Candida infection, resulting in candidal vaginitis. The main symptoms include itching, redness, swelling, pain, abnormal vaginal discharge with a foul odor, and even bleeding. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital for a gynecological examination and vaginal discharge tests. After diagnosis, local regular use of nystatin should be applied, and symptoms will improve within about a week. During treatment, use jieryin or potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths before bed each day. Sexual activity is strictly prohibited, and only cotton underwear should be worn. Change and sun-dry clothes frequently, avoid spicy, cold, and irritating foods, and undergo regular follow-up examinations.