Patient's question:
I am currently using traditional Chinese medicine to treat yellow discharge, vulvar itching, and menstrual pain. How many weeks will it take to see noticeable effects?First follow-up question: Can traditional Chinese medicine completely cure yellow discharge and vulvar itching? Is it very slow? Does Western medicine treat it through intravenous infusion?
Doctor's answer:
Considering you may have a vaginal infection, it is recommended to undergo a routine vaginal discharge test to determine the specific type of vaginal infection for symptomatic treatment. Maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genitalia. Avoid scratching, hot water washing, and the use of soap. When infected, use potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths. Underwear should be breathable and loose-fitting. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergenic foods.The causes of external genital itching include abnormal vaginal discharge irritation, eczema of the external genitalia, etc. You can take oral levofloxacin, ornidazole, or Fuke Qianpin tablets, while also using Jie'er Yin for external cleaning. This can cure the external genital itching caused by the first condition. If it is the second condition, you can alternate applying Jie'er Yin and Dianpi Ping, which can also be cured.