Patient's question:
Does having candidiasis affect smoking and drinking?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on your situation, I personally think it is best not to smoke or drink alcohol. Patients with candidiasis should avoid consuming irritating foods, and for their own health, it is best not to drink alcohol!For candidiasis, an alkaline solution such as 2–4% sodium bicarbonate or soapy water should be used to rinse the external genitalia and vagina to alter the vaginal pH, making it unfavorable for the growth of Candida. After rinsing, insert nystatin tablets or suppositories into the vagina, with a dosage of 100,000–200,000 units each time, once daily, for a course of 10–14 days. Additionally, apply 3% miconazole cream to the external genitalia for better results.
For stubborn cases, oral itraconazole or fluconazole can be taken to eliminate intestinal Candida, or topical miconazole can be used. During treatment, sexual intercourse should be avoided, and underwear should be changed, washed, and boiled daily. After one course of treatment, a negative Candida test result is required. Subsequent follow-up tests should also be negative after each menstrual cycle. Continuous consolidation treatment for three more courses is necessary to consider the condition cured. It is best for the male partner to undergo treatment as well.
Shoes and socks should be washed separately from underwear. Condoms are recommended during sexual intercourse.