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I have a recurring yeast infection. Should I go to a doctor?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been treated with for a yeast infection and given antibiotics last month end and then last week had another infection (milky like discharge no smell). Is it advisable to wait for one month to be seen by my gynecologist or go to an urgent care right away? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had a yeast infection, you would have been treated with antifungals and not antibiotics. As you have a recurrence after being cured with the first treatment, you should be examined to see if it is similar or different infection now and treated accordingly. It cou... Read Full »
I have pain and redness on my labia minora. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have some redness on my labia minora that is painful to the touch. I went to the doctor yesterday to get tested for genital herpes but I am very stressed out waiting for the results. I have been examining my vulva and noticed some finger-like projections near the red and painful area... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I propose you have developed vulvovaginitis. Is there any history of fever, abdominal pain, unprotected sex, or allergy to cosmetics? If not, I would suggest you take the tablet Diclofenac 100 mg twice a day, tabl... Read Full »
Why do I get vaginal itching with smelly discharge?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I am having a genital itch for over a week already. I have a partner who is also experiencing itch, redness, and scaling. Before the itch, I notice white thick discharge, and then the itchiness came with brownish smelly discharge. I previously had UTI before... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably you are having fungal vaginitis. You should wear cotton panties and clean your genital area with antiseptic liquid in a glass of water after every urination. Both of you required treatment. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have an itchy vagina, which aggravates at night. It has been about three days since experiencing itchy valvular. It aggravates at night. Application of anything with Boric powder soothes temporarily. What is causing it? Recently I started taking medicines of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. May I know if you face any vaginal discharge problems like foul smell, thick white discharge, or any watery or greenish-yellow discharge? Read Full »
How to treat large painful cyst-like bump on clitoris?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a large, red, painful cyst-like bump on the left side of the clitoris. It hurts to walk, sit or stand. I have been doing a warm compress three a day and a hot shower once. It seems to be getting more painful. I cannot go to the doctor because of COVID-19. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history and pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I gather that it is vulvitis, which has got localized to a single point. Usually, infection starts in the vagina and later it gets localized. It forms a blister and over time it forms a pus... Read Full »
Why do I get pain during intercourse with no major symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing pain during sex during three separate sexual encounters over the last few months. No sex in between these encounters. Upon recent inspection a white spot was noticed on the inner portion of the vulva which seems to be the source of the pain. Outside of sexual interco... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Image is not much clear. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But looks like some inflammatory changes. There must be vulvovaginitis or Bartholin gland infection. If previously, there was no pain during sex and now pain is there then there should be some pr... Read Full »
Do vaginal itching and redness in the vagina with sticky discharge indicate fungal infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have Depo Provera every three months for three years for severe menstrual pain. It works wonders. But currently, there is a very terrible itching in my vulvar area. I used a mirror to look down there, and the area is very red, with blood and with some sticky stuff in the inner folds ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of vulvovaginal itching and increased frequency of urine indicate that you have a vaginal fungal infection causing vaginitis along with urinary tract infection, which can cause lower abdominal pain, fever, pain in the lower back, etc. The presence of pus... Read Full »
How do I get relieved from vulvovaginal itching?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I am not diagnosed with any pre-existing condition. I have been suffering from a fungal infection in my vulvar and groin region for almost two months. Initially, it only affected the vulvar region, but now it spread to the inner thighs and connected buttock are... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send a picture of the affected area if possible. Also, mention if there is any vaginal discharge? Read Full »
What causes vaginal itching and swelling in a person with diabetes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34-years-old female with a weight of 147.71 Ibs and a height of 5'1". I am currently suffering from candidiasis. I have a high blood sugar of 140.18 mg/dL. I have sharp pain, irritation, itching, and swelling in my genitals and have difficulty urinating. Also, have a frequent thirst... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand you have vulvovaginal candidiasis and high fasting blood sugar with symptoms of diabetes mellitus.I hope you had the genital discomfort examined by a physician and then confirmed it to be candidiasis, especially if it is your first episode of the discomfort. Yo... Read Full »
How to treat dry vulva with itching and inflammation?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having dryness in my vulva region for some weeks now, and it is red. It does not itch, but it is slightly and inflamed. I have attached the photos. I am currently using Citalopram. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and from your brief history and attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like vulvovaginal candidiasis (fungal infection). There is no reason to worry as it will subside within two to four weeks. You can use... Read Full »