Patient's question:
Vaginal candidiasis: My symptoms started around September 22nd of this year and have persisted until now. I had previously treated external vulvar inflammation with phototherapy and consumed several types of traditional Chinese medicine.What kind of help I need: I just want to ask if vaginal candidiasis is related to sitting for long periods. I am a typist who sits for 9-19 hours every day. Is it possible that the condition is not improving due to prolonged sitting?
Doctor's answer:
Candidiasis vulvovaginitis is related to endocrine disorders in the vaginal environment, associated with sexual activity and dietary factors, and linked to prolonged sitting leading to a humid environment of the vagina and vulva. Therefore, the factors you mentioned may contribute to the development of candidiasis vulvovaginitis, but they are merely facilitating factors rather than the primary cause. The main cause is Candida infection, so antifungal medication treatment is necessary.