Patient's question:
What medications can be used to treat fungal and bacterial vaginosis??Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, it is recommended to go to the hospital for routine vaginal discharge tests and Candida microscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Once candidal vulvovaginitis is diagnosed, active treatment should be initiated to strive for a complete cure. Otherwise, it may persist without resolution, leading to recurrent episodes and causing the patient considerable distress. Changing the vaginal pH, such as using alkaline solutions to rinse the vagina, can be done by rinsing with a 2–4% soda solution to alter the environment in which the fungus thrives. Local application of nystatin cold cream twice daily is also recommended.Advice: For bacterial vaginosis, topical treatments can include metronidazole effervescent tablets or suppositories, which should be inserted into the vagina before bedtime for 5 to 7 consecutive days; or tinidazole suppositories, inserted into the vagina before bedtime twice. Oral treatment can involve metronidazole tablets taken three times a day for 10 to 14 consecutive days. I hope my answer can help you and provide some inspiration! Wishing you a speedy recovery!