Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my sister has vaginitis. She has been married for only two years and has had this condition ever since. Is vaginitis serious? She always overthinks and suspects things, wondering how to treat vaginitis effectively. What should she do?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis is clinically characterized by changes in the quality of vaginal discharge and external genital itching, burning, and pain. Pain during intercourse is also common. When the infection affects the urethra, symptoms such as dysuria and urinary urgency may occur. Common types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, candidiasis, atrophic vaginitis, gonococcal vaginitis, and nongonococcal vaginitis.Advice: It is recommended to visit a tertiary hospital. Even if vaginitis is cured, it does not guarantee it won't recur. Used basins should be washed with warm water and then dried in the sun. Pay attention to diet and consume foods that help maintain vaginal acidity, such as yogurt and vitamin C. When abnormal discharge is noticed, it is important to identify whether it is vaginitis.