Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How long should it take to treat vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is often caused by the excessive abnormal discharge from vaginal infections due to trichomoniasis or fungal infections, which irritates the external genital area, leading to itching. If antiseptic solutions are used to rinse the external genital area or vagina, or certain medications (such as sulfonamides, furanidine, strongly alkaline soaps, or potassium permanganate solutions) are placed inside the vagina, it may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in the external genital area, also leading to itching. During menstruation, if hygiene is not maintained properly, or if rubber or plastic menstrual pads are used without frequent cleaning of the external genital area, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate for a long time in the external genital area. Alternatively, wearing synthetic underwear daily keeps the external genital area in a consistently moist and warm environment, often causing itching. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital's gynecology department for pathological examinations of vaginal or cervical secretions to confirm the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment.