How to treat fungal vaginitis with traditional Chinese medicine

Mycotic vaginitis can be treated by oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external treatment, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, diet regulation, emotional regulation, etc. Fungal vaginitis is often caused by pathogenic factors such as damp heat accumulation, spleen deficiency and excessive dampness, and liver and kidney yin deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment emphasizes a combination of overall regulation and local intervention.

1. For traditional Chinese medicine oral administration [SEP], the damp heat pouring type can be selected with modified Longdan Xiegan Tang, which contains ingredients such as Gentiana scabra and Scutellaria baicalensis, and has the effect of clearing heat and dampness; The spleen deficiency and dampness excess type is suitable for Wan Dai Tang, which contains medicinal herbs such as Atractylodes macrocephala and Chinese yam to invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness; Zhibai Dihuang Pills are commonly used for liver and kidney yin deficiency type, containing nourishing yin and reducing fire ingredients such as Zhimu and Huangbai. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners should prescribe prescriptions based on syndrome differentiation and avoid self medication. During the medication period, avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, and the treatment usually lasts for 2-4 weeks.

2. External treatment

Kushen decoction can be used for fumigation and washing, with 30 grams of Kushen, Huangbai, and snake bed seeds each boiled in water for sitz baths, once a day; Ice boron powder for external application is suitable for those with obvious local itching, containing ingredients such as ice flakes and borax; Baofukang Suppository is a commonly used traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations suppository, which contains antibacterial ingredients such as zedoary turmeric oil. Topical medication should be avoided during menstruation, and the perineum should be cleaned before use. If there is a burning sensation, stop using immediately. Severe ulceration patients are prohibited from using irritating topical medications.

3. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Select Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Guanyuan and other acupoints to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and cooperate with local acupoints such as Zhongji and Qugu to improve circulation. Damp heat type can be treated with acupuncture at Yin Ling Quan, while deficiency syndrome can be treated with moxibustion at Shen Shu and Qi Hai. Treat 3 times a week, with 10 times as one course of treatment. Use with caution for individuals with skin damage, pregnancy, and physical weakness, and seek professional medical attention to avoid infection.

4. Diet conditioning

It is suitable to eat moisture promoting ingredients such as coix seed, red adzuki bean, wax gourd, etc., and spleen strengthening foods such as yam and Euryale fruit can be cooked with Congee; Avoid sweet, greasy, and spicy foods, and reduce the intake of high sugar fruits such as mangoes and durians. Recommend taking purslane and mung bean soup (boiled with 60g fresh purslane and 30g mung beans) continuously for 5-7 days. Carbohydrate intake should be strictly controlled in patients with diabetes.

5. Emotional regulation

Liver depression and qi stagnation can induce or worsen the condition, and it is necessary to maintain emotional comfort. You can practice the Eight Section Brocade technique of "regulating the spleen and stomach with a single lift" for 15 minutes every morning; Press the Taichong acupoint for 3-5 minutes before bedtime to soothe the liver and relieve depression. For those with long-term anxiety, it is recommended to use ear acupressure to select acupoints such as Shenmen, Liver, and Endocrine. Magnetic bead stimulation should be changed twice a week.

During treatment, pure cotton breathable underwear should be worn and changed daily, avoiding baths and swimming. Spouses should undergo simultaneous examinations to prevent cross infection and use condoms during sexual intercourse. The author repeatedly suggests testing blood sugar and immune function, and the traditional Chinese medicine conditioning cycle usually takes 3-6 months. Re check the routine of vaginal discharge 3 days after menstruation, and if it is negative for 3 consecutive times, it is considered a cure standard. If symptoms worsen or fever occurs, timely referral to Western medicine for antifungal treatment is necessary.