Post Date October, 10 2023
Fungal vaginitis is a type of vaginitis and a common gynecological disease. After illness, the impact on patients also needs to be taken seriously, especially after abnormal manifestations, and immediate treatment is necessary.
Symptoms of fungal vaginitis
1. Abnormal vaginal discharge: In the early stage of fungal vaginitis, there is an increase in vaginal discharge, some of which are in the form of coagulated milk or lumps. The system and cause of the disease are different, and the vaginal discharge can range from watery to coagulated milk.
2. Edema: Another symptom of fungal vaginitis is a high degree of swelling of the vaginal and vestibular mucosa, covered by a white clotting membrane, generally distributed as dots or patches, forming ulcers. In severe cases, the labia minora swells and adheres.
3. Pruritus: After suffering from fungal vaginitis, there is a certain degree of itching symptoms, and the external genitalia and vagina have unbearable itching.
4. Other symptoms: Inflammatory secretions from fungal vaginitis may affect the urethra and cause frequent urination. Symptoms such as urgency and pain in urination.
Manifestations of fungal vaginitis
1. The main manifestations of fungal vaginitis are itching and burning of the external genitalia and vagina, with some patients accompanied by frequent urination, painful urination, and sexual intercourse. In severe cases, sitting restlessly, feeling upset, and experiencing abnormal pain.
2. The typical white thickness of fungal vaginitis is in the form of curd or tofu residue.
3. Gynecological examination shows erythema, swelling, and scratches on the external genitalia, as well as swelling and erythema in the vagina, as well as white patches on the inner side of the labia minora and vaginal wall. After erasing, a red and swollen mucosal surface is left, with a few visible erosions and superficial ulcers.
4. Some patients do not have the typical characteristics mentioned above, only experiencing itching of the external genitalia and watery or thin clear serous exudate from the vaginal discharge. These patients can also detect Candida through laboratory tests.
5. The above symptoms of fungal vaginitis during pregnancy are more pronounced and have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of pregnant women.
6. Fungal vaginitis recurs, with the affected area extending from the external genitalia to the perineum, around the anus, and inside the thighs, completely resembling acute or subacute eczema. The mucosa near the labia and clitoris thickens, and the surface of the skin in contact becomes red and erosive. Individual cases can cause small white pustules, and in severe cases, ulcers, vulvar pain, and local lymph node enlargement.
Precautions for fungal vaginitis
1. Patients need to choose a formal gynecological hospital for examination to ensure the comprehensiveness of the examination items and the correctness of the results. Secondly, if a woman is during menstruation, it is recommended to undergo a check-up after menstruation to avoid infection or inaccurate test results. In addition, before checking for vaginitis, women must prohibit sexual activity, avoid taking medication indiscriminately, do personal hygiene, and change underwear.
