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What Causes Soreness And Inflammation In Vagina?
Question: Recently I have been experiencing this problem. Whenever i do sex, my vaginal area gets sour and there is irritation which persists for 2-3 hours.Also whenever i pass urine, i experience inflammation. We generally do not use condoms while having sex. Is the inflammation related to some sexual problem or there is some other medical problem? Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Yeast/ candida Infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your concern and i have understood it.
I think yeast infection is the underlying problem for the symptoms that you have been experiencing
The most common symptom of a yeast infection is itchiness in and around the vagina.
Other symptoms include:
-Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva
-Pain/burning when passing urine
-Pain during sex
-Soreness
-A thick, white vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese
-A rash on the vagina
You may only have a few of these symptoms. They may be mild or severe.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to take a single stat dose of Oral Fluconazole 150mg.
You could also apply a topical antifungal cream, twice daily e.g clotrimazole cream is available OTC OR can also use a clotrimazole Vaginal Pessary once daily at night for 7 days.
regards
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