Patient's question:
Abnormal white discharge with a coffee color, with a small amount of blood streaks, itching in the external genital areaDoctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors, often resulting from the irritation of the external genital area due to excessive abnormal vaginal discharge caused by trichomoniasis or fungal infections leading to vaginitis. If antiseptic solutions are used to rinse the external genital area or the vagina, or certain medications (such as sulfonamides, furacilin, strongly alkaline soaps, or potassium permanganate solutions) are placed inside the vagina, it may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in the external genital area, leading to itching. During menstruation, if hygiene is not properly maintained and the external genital area is not frequently cleaned, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate for a long time in the external genital area. Alternatively, wearing synthetic underwear daily keeps the external genital area in a consistently moist and warm environment, often causing itching. It is recommended to visit a formal hospital's gynecology department for a pathological examination of vaginal or cervical secretions to confirm the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment.