Little Tips for Treating Yeast Vaginitis

Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 25, 2024
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If you are looking for a home remedy for yeast vaginitis, you can typically use baking soda from home, or carbonated water, and then dilute it with water for rinsing. This can treat yeast vaginitis. However, the best treatment method is still to go to the hospital to obtain a secretion sample for testing. After confirming that it is yeast vaginitis, then based on the test results, select the appropriate medication for symptomatic treatment. Yeast vaginitis usually presents with abnormal vaginal discharge and itching, generally the discharge looks like cottage cheese or is curd-like. Therefore, most cases of yeast vaginitis need to be treated symptomatically with medication. If you prefer not to go to the hospital, you can also try washing at home with carbonated water or baking soda. Additionally, if you have yeast vaginitis, avoid consuming too many anti-inflammatory drugs, as they can exacerbate the condition.

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Fungal vaginitis, clinically manifested as curdy or cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge, itching, and no peculiar smell, must be treated symptomatically based on diagnosis and test results if confirmed as fungal vaginitis. The cause of fungal vaginitis is generally very likely due to improper care. Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic. If improperly handled, such as washing with water or cleansers, and various intimate hygiene products daily, it can disrupt the vaginal microbiota and lead to recurrent fungal vaginitis infections. Long-term use of high doses of anti-inflammatory drugs can also cause microbial imbalance and trigger fungal vaginitis. Washing socks afflicted with athlete's foot together with underwear can also cause recurrent fungal infections. Furthermore, patients with diabetes who do not have good blood sugar control can also experience recurrent fungal infections. Routine attention to vulvar hygiene is necessary, as improper hygiene care can also lead to fungal outbreaks. Therefore, those with fungal vaginitis must receive proper symptomatic treatment.

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Yeast vaginitis can be classified into simple yeast vaginitis and complex yeast vaginitis. Simple yeast vaginitis refers to the initial occurrence of the infection, which often presents abruptly with severe itching of the vulva and typical cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge. This type of discharge can be diagnosed visually. The treatment for this type of vaginitis can involve the use of Clotrimazole vaginal tablets, or oral administration of Fluconazole or Itraconazole. Generally, one course of treatment is sufficient. Complex yeast vaginitis occurs when a yeast infection is accompanied by a bacterial infection. The treatment of this form of vaginitis starts with addressing the yeast infection using antifungal medication. If it is not cured, antibiotics are then administered. Additionally, probiotics can be placed within the vagina. Generally, treatment may require two courses to be effective.

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What will happen with long-term yeast vaginitis?

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