Patient's question:
Since last year when I was diagnosed with candidal vaginitis, it has been a cycle of improvement and recurrence. I have been careful to follow all the necessary precautions, but sometimes I still experience lower back pain. I would like to ask if it could be cervical inflammation or some other type of inflammation. What tests should I undergo to put my mind at ease?Doctor's answer:
Hello: This possibility cannot be ruled out.Below is the information for reference:
The normal human body is a carrier of Candida. As a commensal bacterium of the human body, Candida can only cause disease under certain conditions. Therefore, as long as the conditions that may lead to candidal vulvovaginitis are eliminated, the purpose of prevention can be achieved.
(1) Exercise regularly, maintain a balanced diet, and avoid excessive consumption of high-sugar foods.
(2) Develop good hygiene habits: Wash your hands before using the toilet; do not use unclean toilet paper; wipe the external genitalia from front to back after defecation; clean the external genitalia daily, change and wash underwear, and dry them in a well-ventilated place; use your own basin and towels; wash underwear and socks separately.
(3) Dress appropriately: Avoid wearing synthetic underwear, and do not borrow others' underwear, pants, or swimsuits.
(4) When using public restrooms, try to avoid sitting toilets; prefer showering instead of tub baths; do not sit directly on bathroom chairs after bathing; do not swim in pools with poor disinfection.
(5) Do not overemphasize hygiene: Some patients claim to pay great attention to hygiene during their visits, washing the external genitalia 2–3 times a day, each time using a or hands to clean the vagina. However, this practice is incorrect. The vaginal environment is slightly acidic and contains a variety of microbial communities. The mutual restraint between these microbial communities can inhibit the excessive growth of certain bacteria and cause disease, which is a natural defense system of the human body. Cleaning the vagina undoubtedly disrupts the slightly acidic environment and the mutual restraint between microbial communities, weakening the resistance of the vaginal epithelium to disease.