Patient's question:
All symptoms: Hello? These past few days, I've had some vaginal itching, excessive discharge, and some of it looks like cottage cheese, but it's gone today and now it's a bit painful. Can I use metronidazole tablets?Onset time and cause: 4 days
Treatment status: None
Help needed: Why is this happening?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, there may be a possibility of vaginal inflammation. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination, have a routine vaginal discharge test conducted, and then proceed with treatment based on the results. Since there are several types of inflammation, only symptomatic treatment will be more effective. Please pay attention to maintaining personal hygiene, and avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment period. Relying solely on traditional Chinese medicine is too slow. It is advised to visit a gynecology clinic at a local regular hospital for an internal examination. If necessary, a smear test can be performed to identify the type of bacterial infection for targeted treatment. Early detection and early treatment are the key principles for vaginal inflammation, with local medication being the most effective approach. During treatment, sexual intercourse should be avoided, and the external genital area should be cleaned regularly. Underwear should be changed frequently to maintain cleanliness, dryness, and hygiene in the external genital area. After stopping medication, a vaginal discharge test should be conducted about a week later to consolidate the treatment.