Patient's question:
Please help translate the following content into English, where "" does not need to be translated and should be returned as is, and all other Chinese text should be translated into English:"I have been experiencing frequent itching in the vagina, often feeling the urgent need to urinate, but in reality, there is very little urine. I frequently need to wipe the vaginal opening with toilet paper to temporarily relieve the itching. This situation has lasted for more than two weeks. I had a vaginal discharge test once, and it was said to have a bit of mold, but even though I clean my vagina every day, it still doesn’t feel better. The itching often makes me feel psychologically uncomfortable. Could you please explain what this could be? Thank you very much!
First follow-up question: This condition has not improved, and sometimes the itching makes me feel very upset. Could you please advise on how to treat this? Thank you!"
Doctor's answer:
It should be a fungal vaginal infection. This condition is very prone to recurrence, so you must treat it thoroughly in one go. I have had three relapses already. Use a 2%-4% baking soda solution to rinse the vagina, then clean the external genitalia. Take three tablets of fluconazole orally, one tablet per day. Apply Daktarin to the vagina (it works quite well). Use two 400mg doses for six to seven days. You should see results within two days, but do not stop taking the medication. The oral medication can be taken for only three days. Do you understand?Special Note: It is best to start taking these medications seven days before your period for better results, as this condition tends to develop before menstruation.