Patient's question:
I have had vaginal itching for a long time, with some discharge, and need to change several pads every day. Additionally, there is a foul odor. The external genital area feels hot, and it is accompanied by frequent urination, needing to go to the toilet at least twice every hour, but with very little urine, even without drinking water.Doctor's answer:
Candidal vaginitis generally exhibits the following symptoms:1. Abnormal vaginal discharge: In the early stages of candidal vaginitis, the vaginal discharge may increase continuously. Some discharge may appear as curd-like or in pieces. Due to differences in constitution and underlying causes, the discharge can range from watery to curd-like.
2. Itching: After developing candidal vaginitis, itching symptoms may occur to varying degrees, with both the external genitalia and vagina showing intense pruritus.
3. Edema: Another symptom of candidal vaginitis is severe edema of the vaginal and vestibular mucosa, which may be covered with white curd-like membranes. These membranes are usually arranged in dots or patches, and in some cases, they may form ulcers. In severe cases, the labia minora may become swollen and (adhered).
4. Burning sensation, redness, swelling, and itching in the external genitalia, with possible vesicular papules that may appear in clusters or as eczema-like lesions.
5. Other symptoms.