Patient's question:
All symptoms: Feeling uncomfortable in the lower body about 10 days ago, and in the past two days, there has been a more pronounced itching in the external genital area.Onset time and cause: The discomfort started about 10 days ago, and it may have worsened slightly now. There are no other discomforts.
Treatment history: I haven’t done anything about it until last night when I used saltwater for a sitz bath. After the bath, I felt a bit better.
Help needed: What should I do in this situation?
Doctor's answer:
Common vaginal infections in women include candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, vaginal infections in young girls, and vaginal infections in older women. The main symptoms of vaginal infections are itching in the external genitalia and a large amount of vaginal discharge with an odor. Most cases of vaginal infections occur when the body's resistance declines, often before or after menstruation. Local medication is usually the most effective treatment. External medications can include Jin Song anti-itch rinse by Hua Hong Pharmaceutical, which is made from pure Chinese herbal ingredients such as Gentiana scabra, Dendrobium candidum, Eucalyptus globulus, Lonicera japonica, Scutellaria baicalensis, Smilax glabra, Cnidium monnieri, Pinus leaves, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-itching properties, making it effective for various mixed bacterial infections of the vagina. Dilute it with warm water for rinsing or external washing. It is recommended to have a routine vaginal discharge test at the hospital to determine the type of vaginal infection, and then use vaginal suppositories for better treatment results.