Why does vaginal itching cause white discharge

Patient's question:

In recent days, there has been itching in the vagina, with white discharge, and a slight bloating in the lower abdomen.

Doctor's answer:

Vaginitis, Candidal Vaginitis Treatment:
(1) General Treatment: Actively treat other diseases that can cause candidal vaginitis and eliminate susceptible factors.
(2) Changing the vaginal pH: The optimal pH for Candida growth is 5.5. Therefore, using alkaline solutions to rinse the external genitalia and vagina to alter the vaginal pH can inhibit the growth and reproduction of Candida. A 2%–4% baking soda solution can be used to rinse the vagina once or twice daily, with 2 weeks constituting one course of treatment.
(3) Vaginal Medication: Using imidazole suppositories for vaginal medication is highly effective for candidal vaginitis. Clotrimazole suppositories: Insert one nightly into the vagina after rinsing, with 10–14 days constituting one course of treatment. Alternatively, Daktarin suppositories: Insert one nightly into the vagina after rinsing, with 7 days constituting one course of treatment. Early recovery.

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