Suggest Treatment For Swollen Outer Labia And Redness On Inner Labia

Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015

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Question : A few weeks ago I tested positive for trichomoniasis. (sp?) I took the antibiotics (flagyl) and have been washing with tea tree oil as an extra measure. My outer labia are slightly swollen and I noticed redness on my inner labia and flesh colored bumps. They are only slightly raised and do not have fluid. After my recent std scare I have been viewing photos online and haven't seen anything similar. I am very scared after finding out my partner was not monogamous and am concerned it is another std.
I took a photo should I upload it?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details and clear photos required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
Please send the following details for clarification:
- Clear photos of lesions.
- intercourse history
- partner history
- symptoms
- duration
- treatment details
- investigation details
-any other swelling or symptoms or disease

I will try to help you.
You can clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Do not over clean the area or use harsh soaps.
Avoid friction or irritation .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)

Is the photo I provided not clear enou
*enough
I uploaded more photos. I have not had many partners. I was married for 7 years. My last partner of over a year gave me trichomoniasis. I was faithful but he had multiple partners while we were together. I had pelvic pain, irritation and a lot of discharge since the end of April. I was treating myself for a urinary tract infection & with yeast infection medication prior to learning what it was. Since taking the flagyl the discharge has subsided but the itching/burning and mild pelvic pain is still present. My throat has been bothering me and I feel run down but that could be from stress/lack of sleep.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photos not attached.Please reattach

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The photo has not been uploaded.please contact the customer care or You can send the photos or reports to attachments@health care magic with attention to Dr Bharatesh Devendra Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist.

You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 hours later)

Dear Dr. Basti,
Please let me know if you need anything further to resolve my question.
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to trichomonisais or fungal infection or irritation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos and details.

I could make out edema in the labia and redness.
These may be due to trichomonisais or fungal infection .
Do not over clean the area.Avoid friction or irritation. Wear loose cotton inner wears.
Clean the area with warm water twice daily.
You can apply topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole.
Oral antifungal like flucanazole and flagyl course can be taken after consulting your doctor.
You can use some analgesic like brufen.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (39 minutes later)

So you do not believe the flagyl that I took the first time effectively treated the trichomoniasis infection?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be due to relapse

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It may be due to recurrence or relapse of trichomonisais. It may be due to other infection like fungal or irritation or associated bacterial infection too.
You can get tested if symptoms persists.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Thank you so much for your help

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up and wishes.
Wish you good health.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar