Complicated fungal vaginitis

Vaginitis candida is a relatively common gynecological disease. Many women are troubled by this disease in daily life. After suffering from vaginitis candida, patients will experience symptoms such as decreased immunity, unbearable itching of the vulva, and pathological leucorrhea. In daily life, women should pay more attention to personal hygiene, eat a reasonable diet, and do proper exercise, which are all helpful in preventing candidal vaginitis.

Candidal vaginitis is caused by fungal infection. Its incidence rate is higher than that of Trichomonas vaginitis. In medicine, fungal infection is called Candida infection, so fungal vaginitis is also called Candidal vaginitis. It is more common in young girls, pregnant women, and diabetic patients. In addition to medication, it is necessary to improve resistance, maintain a regular work and rest schedule, proper nutrition, and regular check-ups. The treatment of candidal vaginitis is divided into local treatment and drug treatment.

The typical symptom of candidal vaginitis is vulvar itching, and the itching symptoms vary from mild to severe, and come and go. When the itching is severe, the patient will be restless and unable to sleep or eat. When the inflammation is severe, urination pain and sexual intercourse pain may also occur. Increased vaginal discharge is another major symptom of this disease. The vaginal discharge is usually thick and appears to be dregs or curd-like.

Causes

Candida is a fungus, and the one that usually causes vaginitis is Candida albicans. Candida is not resistant to heat and will die after being heated to 60°C for 1 hour. However, it is more resistant to dryness, sunlight, ultraviolet rays and chemicals.

For simple vulvovaginal candidiasis, local medication is the main choice. Generally, the symptoms will be alleviated or disappear within 2-3 days after medication. Clotrimazole vaginal suppository, use every 3 days, 2 times in total.

Regarding the treatment of complicated vulvovaginal candidiasis, the selected drugs are basically the same as those for simple vulvovaginal candidiasis. Whether local or systemic medications are used, the treatment time should be appropriately extended.

The principles of treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis during pregnancy are: the primary issue that must be considered during treatment is whether the drug is harmful to the fetus; treatment is mainly local medication, and systemic medication is not used; it is limited to pregnant women with symptoms and signs.