Patient's question:
A week ago, the external genital area was itchy, red, and swollen. Sometimes the vaginal discharge was watery and thin, but the discharge inside the vagina was like cottage cheese. I used Daktarin suppositories for 3 days and used external washes in combination. After stopping the medication for two days, I noticed that the discharge was thin, foul-smelling, and grayish-white, and the external genital area was basically not itchy anymore. Is it bacterial vaginosis? How should it be treated? If it is not treated, can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Mainly considered to be bacterial vaginosis, as the vaginal condition is poor and there are white blood cells. The causative pathogens of bacterial vaginosis are mostly anaerobic bacteria, so the drug selection is usually metronidazole-based and clindamycin. Metronidazole oral is a must, and it is best to use it in combination with metronidazole liquid for external washing. First, wash the vagina, then apply the medication, and you can also use Baofukang suppositories. And always maintain local hygiene and cleanliness.In addition, during the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, apart from symptomatic treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. The patient must always maintain a cheerful mood and a proper diet to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of bacterial vaginosis.