Patient's question:
After getting a fungal vaginal infection, I also have a fever and a sore throat. I don't know if the two conditions will interfere with each other. I also don't know how to treat it. So, I would like to ask, what should I do about a fungal vaginal infection with a fever and a sore throat?Doctor's answer:
Generally, during illness, the body's resistance may increase, which could worsen vaginitis. For colds, it is appropriate to take traditional Chinese medicine, which has almost no side effects on the human body. For candidal vaginitis, it is recommended to use Baofukang (Baofukang Suppository), which promotes qi flow, breaks blood stasis, and nourishes muscles while invigorating blood circulation. It is used for leukorrhea caused by damp-heat and blood stasis, characterized by excessive leukorrhea, yellow color, and occasional itching in the vaginal area; it is also suitable for candidal vaginitis with the aforementioned symptoms. Daily attention should be paid to changing underwear and clothes frequently, and using Jie'eryin (a cleaning product) moderately for the perineal area. Wishing healthy patients with vaginitis to maintain a proper diet and good eating habits to digest nutrients well in their daily lives, in addition to timely medical treatment.