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I am suffering from severe itching, redness, and inflammation of vulva for past 60 days. Kindly help.

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Published At July 23, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from an infection in my vulva for the last 60 days. Having severe itching, redness, and inflammation on superficial skin, like urticaria or hives, but I am not sure what type of infection I have. My doctor said that this was a fungal infection and gave me a tablet of Fluconazole 150 mg, a capsule of Becelac PB for 15 days, and a tablet of Pan 40, but the symptoms had not subsided. Then the doctor asked to repeat this medication for the next seven days, but there was no relief. So after that, I took homeopathy treatment for the last five days, and the homeopathy doctor said this was urticaria. But I am not satisfied with any treatment. My blood sugar is 115 mg/dL. Please help me.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your history is suggestive of bacterial infection. And it should also be ruled out. But till then, we can start prophylaxis therapy. It is also to be evaluated for your sexual habits and any recent or past infection of your male partner. If possible, follow up with complete history, till then follow my suggestions:

1. Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for three days on an empty stomach.

2. Tablet Ceftas (Cefixime) 200 mg 1-0-1 for five days after the meal.

3. V-wash (triethanolamine lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate) solution for local application.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you. I have sent pictures of my affected parts. See them and suggest the best treatment. Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it is suggestive of bacterial infection. I want to add another medicine to your treatment. Follow this:

1. Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for three days (empty stomach).

2. Tablet Ceftas 200 mg (Cefixime) 1-0-1 for five days (after meal).

3. Tablet Atarax 25 mg (Hydroxyzine) 1-0-0 continue for itching.

4. V-wash solution for local application.

Maintain local part hygiene properly. Avoid any sexual activity for at least one month. Take regular medication and follow the suggested medicines. It will surely help you out.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you. There was no sexual interactions.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Good. You will improve soon.

Revert in case of queries.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Does 1-0-1 and 1-0-0 mean BD and OD, respectively? If itching persists, then can I take Atarax 25 mg BD?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, 1-0-1 means BD (twice a day), and 1-0-0 means OD (once a day). Yes, if itching persists, then you can tablet Atarax (Hydroxyzine) 25 mg BD.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks again.

I am sending an image of my affected parts. Please see and advise me of the treatment. The symptoms are improved, but sometimes I feel itching in the vulva only and not the vagina. I inform you that these symptoms started seven to ten days before my period.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You have gotten much improvement. But as the period comes, some physiological changes occur in the genital tract, and it has been causing the itching. So, continue using my last prescription for another ten days. It will completely resolve your symptoms. Have you ever been sexually exposed?

I suggest you follow these medications:

1. Tablet Atarax (25 mg) BD continues for itching.

2. V-wash solution for local application two to three times a day.

Revert in case of queries.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you. Still, I have not completely recovered. Kindly tell me your opinion.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I am sorry, but you really need longer-duration antibiotics. Is it possible for you to take an injectable antibiotic for a single dose?

I consulted your case with my colleague, and I want to modify the prescription.

  1. Tablet Metronidazole (2 g) single dose for 1 day.
  2. Tablet Secnidazole (2 g) single dose for 1 day.
  3. Tablet Atarax (Hydroxyzine) (25 mg) 1-0-0 continue for itching.
  4. V-wash (intimate wash) solution for local application.

Please follow this one with a seven-day duration.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have attached the recent picture. Please check.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, the exact features (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity) find, that we discussed here. Do follow up after two days of the new prescription and continue the tablet Atarax and V-wash solution.

Revert in case of queries.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Tablet Secnidazole 2 g is not available in the medical store near me. If possible, please prescribe another antibiotic.

Hello.

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Fine, I understand. Here I will provide you with two alternatives tablet Tinidazole 2 g and tablet Fluconazole 150mg. Both are single doses. You have taken Fluconazole prior, but this time take it along with, Metronidazole or Tinidazole, whichever is available.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Treatment plan

Tablet Fluconazole 150mg single dose And on the same day, Tablet Metronidazole (2gm) [If 2gm not available, same dosage as prior mentioned] and Tablet Tinidazole (2gm) single dose.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Actually, I informed you that yesterday I took all the single doses you prescribed tablet Secnil forte 1 gm, tablet Metronidazole 400 mg, and tablet Atarax 25 mg at night. Three tablets in the morning and two tablets in the evening. But swelling in the vulva is present. Itching is present a little bit but does not continue. I am sending a picture with this. Please inspect the infected part and prescribed me the next treatment. I have taken all medicine continuously as you prescribed but there is no relief.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yesterday you have taken a single dose, so wait for two to three days. Drugs will do their work within a short period, you will find relief then. Till then, if you have itching., then only take the tablet Atarax, otherwise, stop all medication for two to three days and just apply V-wash lotion over there. How much percentage have you improved from symptoms? Have you got relief or not at all?

Regards.

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