Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Illness duration started after 7.12 and recovered now. Current onset date: 8.8 Main symptom: Itching, excessive white discharge like curd, vaginal burning sensation, discomfort. Past treatment history and effectiveness: Vaginal medication, oral medication, and liquid wash were used, which led to recovery. Desired help: How can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it should be candidiasis of the vagina. The relevant clinical manifestations include: itching of the external genitalia, a significant increase in vaginal discharge, which is generally viscous and either white or yellow, or may be thin. Typical candidiasis of the vagina presents with curd-like or creamy clumps of discharge. When the inflammation is severe, symptoms such as frequent urination, dysuria, and pain during intercourse may also occur.Recommendations:
1. Adjust the vaginal pH: Use a 2%–4% baking soda solution or Qiangyongshu wash to rinse the vagina once daily, with 2 weeks constituting one course of treatment. After rinsing, dry the external genitalia and maintain dryness to inhibit the growth of Candida.
2. Vaginal medication: Use imidazole suppositories for vaginal application, which are highly effective against candidiasis. Clotrimazole suppositories, one per night, should be inserted into the vagina after rinsing, with 10–14 days constituting one course of treatment. Alternatively, Daktarin suppositories, one per night, can be used after rinsing, with a 7-day course of treatment. Since candidiasis often occurs before or after menstruation, suppositories can be used according to the course of treatment after menstruation has ended.