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How do I manage UTI, vaginal pain and pain while urinating?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had a UTI, and now I have vaginal pain along with pain while urinating and redness inside the area.

What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Georges Hany Kozah

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Georges Hany Kozah is an experienced Lebanese Gynecologist with an MD from The Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences (2016) and a Fellowship completed in 2022. Specializing in high-risk obstetrics, advanced ultrasound, oncology, colposcopy, and hysteroscopy, he combines expertise with a patient-centered approach. Passionate about women’s health, Dr. Kozah strives for excellence and optimal outcomes in collaborative, innovative care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I will explain what may be happening, how your current medicines fit in, and what you should do next.

Based on your symptoms after a UTI (urinary tract infections) and the medicines you are taking, there are a few strong possibilities.

UTIs and antibiotics often disturb the normal vaginal balance, which can lead to a vaginal infection. A yeast infection (Candida) may cause intense itching, redness inside the vagina, and burning or pain during urination, especially when urine touches irritated skin. This is often treated with Miconazole or Fluconazole.

Another possibility is bacterial vaginosis or a bacterial vaginal infection, which can cause burning, pain, and redness, and is commonly treated with Clindamycin.

You are currently taking medicines that cover both yeast and bacterial causes, which suggests your doctor suspected a mixed infection.

If the vaginal tissue is inflamed, urine passing over raw or red tissue can cause stinging pain. This can feel similar to a UTI, even when the bladder itself is not infected.

Because no laboratory tests were done and the symptoms are still painful, there may be an incomplete response to treatment, or the infection may be caused by a different organism that requires a different medicine.

Continue taking medicines only if they were prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop them early, and do not extend them on your own.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again for further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 28, 2026
Reviewed At March 28, 2026

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Georges Hany Kozah is an experienced Lebanese Gynecologist with an MD from The Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences (2016) and a Fellowship completed in 2022. Specializing in high-risk obstetrics, advanced ultrasound, oncology, colposcopy, and hysteroscopy, he combines expertise with a patient-centered approach. Passionate about women’s health, Dr. Kozah strives for excellence and optimal outcomes in collaborative, innovative care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Georges Hany Kozah is an experienced Lebanese Gynecologist with an MD from The Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences (2016) and a Fellowship completed in 2022. Specializing in high-risk obstetrics, advanced ultrasound, oncology, colposcopy, and hysteroscopy, he combines expertise with a patient-centered approach. Passionate about women’s health, Dr. Kozah strives for excellence and optimal outcomes in collaborative, innovative care.

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