Patient's question:
Vaginal odor when there's heat, is this a gynecological disease? Thank youDoctor's answer:
This condition is known as damp-heat lower-jiao in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is another manifestation of "internal heat." Drinking more water to promote diuresis and clear heat will help alleviate the symptoms. The current symptoms indicate a recurrence of inflammation, so it is recommended to use antibiotics in combination with Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan for treatment.Leukorrhea refers to the secretions of the vagina and cervix. Under normal circumstances, leukorrhea is minimal, clear, shiny, viscous, and odorless. It may increase slightly before menstruation, during ovulation, or during pregnancy. If leukorrhea remains in the vagina for too long, it may turn slightly yellow. However, if leukorrhea increases in amount, becomes yellow, and has an odor, it is often a clinical sign of vaginitis or cervicitis. The pathogens that cause vaginitis and cervicitis are numerous, such as cocci, bacilli, fungi, trichomonads, mycoplasmas, chlamydiae, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo a gynecological examination at a hospital to conduct a pathological examination of vaginal or cervical secretions for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.