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How Can swelling And Itchiness In The Genital Area Be Treated?

Last night i started to feel a mild itching in my genital area. I am female and 49. It is worse today and my outer genitals feel swollen and dry it is uncomfortable to walk. There is no discharge so i am not sure if i should treat as a yeast infection. My husband and i last had intercourse on monday. We have no other sexual partners.
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Based on your description, it appears that itching and swelling in the genital region could be caused due to allergic inflammation of the skin.
Kindly do the following to overcome it.
1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2. After drying, apply Hydrocoritsone cream over the region.
3. Take Tablet.Loratidine once a day to overcome allergic reaction and itching.
4. Use vaginal pH balancing solution like 'v wash' regularly.
5. Wear loose fitting undergarments to provide proper ventilation.
6. Abstain from sexual activities till the symptoms subside completely.
Maintain good personal hygiene. Your symptoms should subside gradually.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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How Can swelling And Itchiness In The Genital Area Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Based on your description, it appears that itching and swelling in the genital region could be caused due to allergic inflammation of the skin. Kindly do the following to overcome it. 1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. After drying, apply Hydrocoritsone cream over the region. 3. Take Tablet.Loratidine once a day to overcome allergic reaction and itching. 4. Use vaginal pH balancing solution like v wash regularly. 5. Wear loose fitting undergarments to provide proper ventilation. 6. Abstain from sexual activities till the symptoms subside completely. Maintain good personal hygiene. Your symptoms should subside gradually. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.