Patient's question:
Female, 22 years old. Recently, she used a bath for travel and after returning, she found itching in the external genital area. A few days later, she noticed that her vaginal discharge had turned into a yellow curd-like consistency, and she felt very anxious. She doesn’t know what disease it might be or how to treat it. While staying at the hotel, she often took baths and paid special attention to hygiene.What kind of help she is seeking: She washed her underwear with soap once, and then the symptoms appeared. She wonders if it was because of this. What kind of medicine should she take?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your condition is considered to be candidiasis of the vagina, with main characteristics being an increase in leukorrhea with a curd-like texture and itching of the external genitalia. You can undergo a routine leukorrhea examination to help confirm the diagnosis. It is recommended to use sodium bicarbonate for vaginal irrigation followed by the use of a suppository or clotrimazole vaginal tablet for treatment. Alternate the medications for one week, avoiding use during the menstrual period. Do this for one week each month for three consecutive months for better results. It is also beneficial to treat the male partner concurrently for a more effective outcome.