Patient's question:
I've been feeling a severe itching in my lower abdomen for a while, and my vaginal discharge has turned yellow. When I went to the hospital, the doctor carefully examined and diagnosed me with candidiasis, but at the same time, they also carefully discovered that I was pregnant. I have candidiasis but am already pregnant—what medication should I use?Doctor's answer:
Candidiasis of the vagina is caused by an imbalance of flora. Change your underwear frequently, wash with hot water, and eat less extremely cold, spicy, and high-sugar foods. In the early stages of pregnancy, candidiasis of the vagina can be managed without oral medication. Use a sodium bicarbonate solution to rinse the external genitalia, and if necessary, apply clotrimazole cream. External medications have minimal interference with the baby, so do not worry excessively. Avoid foods and maintain a light diet.