Often staying up late and work pressure not only weakens the immune system, but also women should beware of the common vaginal candida.
Poor resistance can allow this fungus to multiply, induce vaginitis, and easily recur.
Don't think that candida is only high in the humid and hot summer. People with the following risk factors have the opportunity to continue to be infected in all seasons.
To prevent Candida, in addition to enhancing immunity, it is also necessary to improve bad living habits and get rid of the trouble of recurrence.
Written by: Li Wenxuan, Medical Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
Excessive proliferation of Candida can induce vaginitis. Common symptoms include continuous increase in vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, redness or pain, and even bean curd-like discharge. In severe cases, vaginal bleeding is more likely.
Any woman has a chance to get candida, but the following are high-risk groups, mainly women with poor immunity, diabetes, pregnant women or taking antibiotics, etc., and common urban diseases such as high work pressure or staying up late will also weaken the immunity, increase the risk of infection.
Other risk factors include over-washing the vulva, disrupting the pH balance, such as women's habitual use of vaginal cleansers, and the proliferation of Candida.
In fact, cleaning the vagina is as simple as using water, which is also the most gentle.
In addition, often wearing tight pants, jeans, and yoga pants will also increase the amount of sweating on the inner thighs, which is more likely to induce candida infection.
Ladies who love to wear these clothes should keep their private parts dry and clean at all times, so that candida is not a chance to take advantage of.
In general, in mild cases of Candida infection, the symptoms will disappear on their own over time.
However, if the symptoms persist and are uncomfortable, recur frequently, or even appear bloodshot in the vagina, it is best to seek medical attention to rule out other gynecological diseases such as cervical lesions as soon as possible.
Vaginal candidiasis is mainly treated with vaginal plugs or oral medicines. The dosage of these antifungal drugs depends on the condition. Some patients can be cured with one dose, while others may require three to five doses.
In addition, regular consumption of probiotics can also prevent candida.
Some people will buy medicines on their own, but many bacterial infection symptoms are similar to Candida. For example, sexually transmitted infections can also cause itching or peculiar smell in the genitals. It is best to seek medical advice to find out the source of the disease and then prescribe the right medicine. .
Women infected with Candida vaginitis are advised to avoid intercourse, in order to avoid aggravating redness, swelling and pain due to friction, which may also increase the risk of recurrence.
To prevent Candida infection or recurrence, in addition to avoiding sweating, it is also advisable to maintain good work and rest and living habits, including staying up late, getting enough sleep, keeping your body and mind comfortable, and doing more exercise to enhance resistance.
In terms of diet, it should be mainly light and drink plenty of water.
Personal hygiene should be maintained at all times, and clothing and underwear should be kept clean and breathable.
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