Patient's question:
I always feel itchy outside the vulva, and it also feels very painful inside the vagina. During hot weather, there is also a strong odor, and the amount of leukorrhea is much more than usual. I often feel my waist and knees are sore. Searching online might suggest it could be vaginitis. I want to ask how vaginitis is carefully checked?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis is generally diagnosed through a routine vaginal discharge examination. Normal, healthy women's vaginas have natural protective functions against pathogens due to anatomical characteristics. For example, the vaginal opening is closed, the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina are tightly adhered, the vaginal epithelial cells are fibrotic and keratinized under the influence of estrogen, and the vaginal pH is maintained in balance, which inhibits the adaptation of pathogens to restore alkalinity, leading to vaginal inflammation. It is recommended to first visit a regular hospital for a gynecological examination and vaginal discharge test to confirm the cause, and then receive symptomatic, local, and regular treatment.