What are the symptoms of vaginal candidiasis?

The vagina is an important reproductive organ of women and directly affects their physical health. Vaginitis is a common disease of the vagina. This disease must be taken very seriously, because once you get this disease, if it is not treated in time or with inappropriate methods, it can easily lead to serious and irreversible consequences. Today, we will analyze the causes of a type of vaginitis - candidal vaginitis, and give some treatment suggestions.

The symptoms of candidal vaginitis are relatively obvious. Don’t be shy about seeking treatment because it is a privacy issue. Get cured as soon as possible and achieve health as soon as possible. Below, let’s learn about the symptoms of candidal vaginitis.

Patients with candidal vaginitis present with increased leucorrhea, itching and burning sensation of the vulva and vagina, painful urination, redness and edema around the vulva, and various epidermal changes. Very shallow vesicular papules may occur in groups. Eczematous erosions may also form, which are limited to the vulva or extend to the perineum, around the anus, and femoral genital folds, and even to the inner and outer thighs, which is completely similar to acute or subacute eczema. The mucosa near the labia and clitoris is thickened, and the skin surfaces that contact each other are flushed and eroded. Some may cause tiny white pustules, and in severe cases, ulcers, vulvar pain and local lymphadenopathy may occur.

At this time, sexual life is nothing short of torture, because in the state of inflammation, the skin of the vagina is very thin, the secretion is reduced, it is very dry and painful, and it is very easy to rupture, and in severe cases there will be slight bleeding.

In fact, we don’t have to endure such suffering. For experienced gynecologists, candidal vaginitis is a very common disease. According to statistics, the incidence rate among adult women is about 20%. The treatment is very simple. There are oral medications, such as Diflucan, and medications placed in the vagina, such as Daktarin suppositories. Generally speaking, it can be cured within a week.

Candidal vaginitis is caused by the pathogen Candida albicans, and often occurs in women who use hormones and antibiotics for a long time, diabetics and pregnant women. The main routes of transmission are sexual intercourse, baths, bath towels, etc. The main symptoms are tofu-like leucorrhea and vulvar itching. For treatment, 150 mg of Diflucan can be taken orally, Canesten can be taken vaginally, or Nystatin suppository can be inserted into the vagina for treatment. Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment, change underwear frequently, and wash utensils with boiling water.

In the above content, we have a detailed understanding of candidal vaginitis. In fact, this is a very painful condition, and the blisters can easily spread, even to the thighs. Therefore, if a female friend has vaginitis and meets the above characteristics, please do not hesitate and go to the hospital for treatment in time to recover as soon as possible and relieve the pain.