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Vaginal Thrush

Vaginal thrush or vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes watery vaginal discharge, itching, and irritation of the vagina. In addition, it may also cause redness, swelling, rashes, burning sensation, and vaginal pain. The main cause of this infection is the fungus candida albicans.

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Why is the discomfort while urinating not improving upon medications?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a runny nose, cough, and fever two months back. Then, I started having a burning sensation while urinating. It was more prominent during the morning and not much during the daytime. I got tested for a urinary tract infection, but the results came negative as I was prescribed anti...  Read Full »


Dr. Natasha Bansal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Firstly, I suggest you drink plenty of water, at least two and a half to three liters, as drinking less water makes the urine concentrated and can lead to infection and burning micturition. Secondly, pass urine frequently and do not hold ...  Read Full »

What can be the reasons for itchy clitoris?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a scab-like sore surrounding my clitoris, and it is white, itchy, and sore. The opening of my vagina burns and is itchy and sore too, and has now started to itch on the skin between my anus and my vagina. I have been using external thrush cream, but it does not seem to be working ...  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. I have gone through the details and images shared by you (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Please share the following information about your condition to help me assess your condition bette...  Read Full »

Why am I having pain during sex and urination after Fluconazole treatment for thrush?

Query: Hello doctor, I went to a doctor because I had symptoms of vaginal thrush, itchiness, and sometimes white discharge. My fiance also had an itchy dick so I thought he had thrush as well. I got prescribed Fluconazole for it and he used a cream for it. Both our symptoms went away so we had sex four da...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A single Fluconazole pill does not treat the thrush completely. As you had painful sex and blood thereafter accompanied with painful urine, indicates that you have developed thrush associated vaginitis, which needs to be treated with both antifungals and antibiotics ...  Read Full »

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