Patient's question:
I just came back from work after a week, feeling generally unwell with an itchy sensation between my legs. Since our company is very strict about work-related expenses, I had to find a cheap guesthouse. The hygiene conditions there were quite poor—the carpets were extremely dirty, the sheets were a bit yellow, and I suspect the pillows had never been exposed to sunlight. Because I was staying in a hotel, I had to hang my underwear to air dry in the bathroom. Recently, besides the itching, I've also noticed clumps of white discharge. Could this be a urinary tract infection?Doctor's answer:
If there is itching in the lower body and abnormal vaginal discharge, it could be a sexually transmitted infection, such as vulvitis or vaginitis. It is best to have a routine vaginal discharge examination. Generally, urinary tract infections will present symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination, while vaginal inflammation and itching symptoms are more severe. Undergo the examination for a clear diagnosis and determine targeted medication for treatment. The transmission through contact with clothing is relatively high.