Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How should the treatment for yeast-related diseases be most effective?Doctor's answer:
Candida can in the vagina as well as in the mouth and intestines of humans. The Candida in these three areas can mutually infect themselves, and when the local environmental conditions are suitable, it is prone to cause illness. Additionally, a small portion of patients with candidal vaginitis can directly transmit the infection through sexual intercourse or indirectly through contact with infected clothing.Symptoms and signs: The main symptoms include external genital itching and burning pain. In severe cases, it can cause restlessness and extreme distress, and may also be accompanied by frequent urination, painful urination, and dyspareunia. During the acute phase, there is an increase in vaginal discharge. The characteristics of the discharge are white, thick, and resemble curd or bean curd.
Disease etiology: Candidal vaginitis is a common type of vaginitis and was previously misnamed "mold vaginitis." 80%-90% of the pathogens are Candida albicans, which is a fungus. Candida has weak resistance to heat and can die within one hour when heated to 60°C. However, it has strong resistance to dryness, sunlight, ultraviolet light, and chemical agents.
Currently, the treatment of candidal vaginitis primarily focuses on external remedies, with oral medication as a supplementary approach. Patients should strictly follow their doctor's instructions and persist in medication. For recurrent candidal vaginitis, the medication should be intensified and the treatment duration extended. It is believed that candidal vaginitis is mostly caused by damp-heat accumulation in the lower body. Herbal medicine for strengthening the spleen, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis, as well as herbal washes, can be used externally in combination with treatment.