Patient's question:
Health consultation description: A few days ago, I contracted vulvitis and got medicine from the hospital. After using it for a while, it got better. But recently, I've been feeling itchy in my vulva all the time, afraid that the condition has returned. What medicine should I use to relieve this? Expected assistance: What medicine is good for vulvitis?Doctor's answer:
Generally, vaginal discharge is acidic (while cervical mucus is alkaline), which can inhibit the movement, adaptation, and downward spread of pathogenic bacteria, making it less likely for inflammation to recur. When the pH of vaginal discharge changes again or when special pathogens infiltrate, inflammation can be triggered. The external genital area can be soaked in a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution twice daily, followed by applying an antibiotic ointment to the affected area. For those with fever and elevated white blood cell counts, antibiotics can be taken orally or injected intramuscularly. Traditional Chinese medicine also has a certain therapeutic effect, with the principle of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, expelling toxins, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Since the occurrence of vulvitis is primarily related to personal hygiene and mutual transmission, it is important to pay attention to cleanliness to prevent the rampant spread of pathogens, eliminate sources of infection, and enhance physical fitness to prevent the disease from occurring.