Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The external genital area is itchy, red, and swollen for two days. Past Treatment and Effect: Visited the hospital four times (recurring at intervals). Desired Help: What minor details should be paid attention to in daily life.Doctor's answer:
The most common reason is improper treatment. All types of vaginitis are caused by infections from certain pathogens (such as Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida albicans, Streptococcus, etc.). However, under normal conditions, the vagina contains a large number of beneficial bacteria, such as lactobacilli, which inhibit the growth and reproduction of these pathogens. As a result, even if these pathogens are present, they do not cause inflammation. But once the vaginal environment is disrupted and lactobacilli are significantly reduced, these pathogens, which are natural enemies of lactobacilli, will multiply rapidly, leading to inflammation.Therefore, to treat vaginitis, it is essential to restore a large population of lactobacilli and rebalance the vaginal microbiome, thereby eliminating the survival environment of the pathogens. However, current treatments mostly rely solely on medication. Whether it is oral antibiotics, vaginal suppositories, or vaginal washes, if used alone, they not only fail to completely eliminate the pathogens but also kill the lactobacilli. This type of treatment is "treating the symptoms rather than the root cause." Although the inflammation may subside, once the medication is stopped, the remaining pathogens will quickly multiply, leading to a recurrence of the inflammation.