The Harm of Candidal Vaginitis

Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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The harm of yeast vaginitis manifests as severe itching of the vulva, which can significantly affect a patient's daily life. Therefore, yeast vaginitis has a substantial impact on the body, affecting work and studies, and must be actively treated. Clinically, yeast vaginitis presents with curd-like or cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge, which is itchy but odorless. At this time, treatment requires going to a hospital to obtain a secretion sample for testing. After confirming the diagnosis of yeast vaginitis, appropriate medication is selected based on the test results to treat the condition symptomatically. If not treated actively, yeast vaginitis may recur around the time of the next menstrual period and can worsen before and after menstruation. Thus, it is crucial to actively seek symptomatic treatment for yeast vaginitis.

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Symptoms of yeast vaginitis

Vaginal yeast infection, formerly known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a common and frequently occurring inflammatory disease of the vulva and vagina caused by Candida. Typical symptoms include itching of the vulva and vagina, with the severity of the itching varying, starting and stopping intermittently. When the itching is severe, it can cause restlessness and disrupt sleep and eating. In more severe cases of inflammation, there may also be pain during urination or intercourse. Another main symptom of this disease is an increase in vaginal discharge, which is characterized as white, thick, and either resembling curdled milk or cheese-like chunks.

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Symptoms of yeast vaginitis

The symptoms of fungal vaginitis are quite typical, mainly including vulvar itching, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge, and a burning sensation of the vulva. The vulvar itching can be particularly severe, sometimes causing restlessness in sitting or lying down. During gynecological examinations, a large amount of cottage cheese-like discharge can be seen in the vagina, and both the vulva and the vagina appear congested. Patients may experience a burning sensation of the vulva while urinating, which is indicative of fungal vaginitis. Common treatments for fungal vaginitis include vaginal medications and oral medications, both of which are very effective, and generally, one course of treatment can lead to recovery.

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What causes vaginitis?

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What should I do about acute vaginitis?

Acute vaginitis refers to acute inflammation caused by some kind of pathogen infection, clinically characterized by an increase in vaginal discharge and changes in the nature of the discharge. Symptoms also include itching of the vulva, a burning sensation of the vulva, pain during intercourse, and frequent urination and urgency. Acute vaginitis disrupts the female immune system and damages the reproductive system, affecting the sexual life of couples. For acute inflammation, a vaginal secretion test should be given to understand and identify the pathogen, thereby treating the pathogen specifically. If necessary, bacterial culture may be conducted, and treatment can be administered orally or applied directly to the vagina to treat the vaginitis.