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What Causes Itching Sensation All Over Body?
Question: Hi
I suffer from itchy skin ( no rashes or anything severe) only sometimes, not when i wake up mostly at night. I use coconut oil to make sure i am not using any harsh chemicals and it happens mostly down there ( vaginal) area although things seem to look normal down there. What could be the possible reasons?
I suffer from itchy skin ( no rashes or anything severe) only sometimes, not when i wake up mostly at night. I use coconut oil to make sure i am not using any harsh chemicals and it happens mostly down there ( vaginal) area although things seem to look normal down there. What could be the possible reasons?
Brief Answer:
need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.
In my opinion itching over vagina might be due to many causes.
I need further information like:-
1)Is itching associated with any white discharge from vagina?
2)Is itching more during the periods or before or after the periods or continuous throughout the cycle?
3)Is itching associated with any lesions over vagina?
4)Do you have any other problems like anaemia,diabetes or any other.
5)Do you have any urinary problems?burning urination?
Avoid tight undergarments.As tight inners lead to sweat formation and inturn leads to infection and itching.
Kindly provide me the information for further discussion.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...dr.srilatha
need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.
In my opinion itching over vagina might be due to many causes.
I need further information like:-
1)Is itching associated with any white discharge from vagina?
2)Is itching more during the periods or before or after the periods or continuous throughout the cycle?
3)Is itching associated with any lesions over vagina?
4)Do you have any other problems like anaemia,diabetes or any other.
5)Do you have any urinary problems?burning urination?
Avoid tight undergarments.As tight inners lead to sweat formation and inturn leads to infection and itching.
Kindly provide me the information for further discussion.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Hi,
At the moment no white discharge, I had just finished an antibiotic course for a yeast infection of 10 days then got my period shortly after. Period shorter than usual but itching started upon its end- no burning sensation, but I do urinate frequently and in large volumes sometimes. I have no diabetes that I know off, did have anaemia before but last blood test I did ( April 2013) no signs of it.
I do not see anything on my vagina, its a bit pink/reddish but nothing out of the ordinary not sure what a healthy vagina looks like?
The itching is on and off between cycles but mostly during end of cycle and at the moment I am wearing loose cotton pants and no underwear to avoid irritation
All the best
At the moment no white discharge, I had just finished an antibiotic course for a yeast infection of 10 days then got my period shortly after. Period shorter than usual but itching started upon its end- no burning sensation, but I do urinate frequently and in large volumes sometimes. I have no diabetes that I know off, did have anaemia before but last blood test I did ( April 2013) no signs of it.
I do not see anything on my vagina, its a bit pink/reddish but nothing out of the ordinary not sure what a healthy vagina looks like?
The itching is on and off between cycles but mostly during end of cycle and at the moment I am wearing loose cotton pants and no underwear to avoid irritation
All the best
Brief Answer:
perineal hygiene is important
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for providing additional information. Based on the details provided, this itching is less likely due to sinister causes. Therefore need not be worried. Perhaps it is due to hygeine, stress or the effects of hormones. I would order for urine test and hemoglobin check just to make sure we don't miss any possibilities. Your local doctor can help with this test.
In the interim, make sure you maintain adequate personal hygeine. Avoid stress. If symptoms continue to trouble you, you might consider using steroid based antiallergy preparation under guidance of a dermatologist.
Use mild soap or vaginal wash like 'v wash' to wash the vagina.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Good luck....Dr.srilatha
perineal hygiene is important
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for providing additional information. Based on the details provided, this itching is less likely due to sinister causes. Therefore need not be worried. Perhaps it is due to hygeine, stress or the effects of hormones. I would order for urine test and hemoglobin check just to make sure we don't miss any possibilities. Your local doctor can help with this test.
In the interim, make sure you maintain adequate personal hygeine. Avoid stress. If symptoms continue to trouble you, you might consider using steroid based antiallergy preparation under guidance of a dermatologist.
Use mild soap or vaginal wash like 'v wash' to wash the vagina.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Good luck....Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi Dr,
Thank you, I shower everyday and try to avoid irritation, it is probably stress and sugar but will do a blood test and urine just to double check
It just can be annoying!
Thank You
Thank you, I shower everyday and try to avoid irritation, it is probably stress and sugar but will do a blood test and urine just to double check
It just can be annoying!
Thank You
Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,yes you can go for the investigations to rule out the cause.
Dont worry If everything normal you can have symptomatic treatment.
Kindly rate and review the service.
I will be glad to answer your any more queries.
Good luck....Dr srilatha.
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,yes you can go for the investigations to rule out the cause.
Dont worry If everything normal you can have symptomatic treatment.
Kindly rate and review the service.
I will be glad to answer your any more queries.
Good luck....Dr srilatha.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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