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How To Treat Chronic Vaginal Itch While Carrying And In Wheel Chair Since 5 Years?

I am in a wheelchair the last 5 years and I weigh 227 pounds. For the last year or so I have a itching burning pain on my vagina (chronic) have treates as yeast infection with no relief could it be caused from sitting in my chair with the extra weigh I am carrying?



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Hello,

According to your history, I can assume that you are currently suffering from recurrent vaginal YEAST infection. However, it may be aggravated by using chemical substance like lubricant/ jelly with condom (if sexually active) or soap/ detergent/ other scented bath products, causing repeated friction and irritation inside vagina.

In this stage, I would suggest to undergo one CULTURE and SENSITIVITY TEST of vaginal discharge, blood sugar (PPBS) and differential count of WBC to rule out the causative agent and confirm the diagnosis. It also helps to determine better drug treatment.

Next thing, you have to ELIMINATE or CORRECT some additional predisposing factors like mental stress, lack of sleep, over weight, poor eating habits, hormonal imbalance, certain medicines (like hormone pills, antibiotics, steroids etc), weak immune system, Cervicitis, poor genital hygiene etc.

To summarize, you have to modify all these things to get effective result. You can consult with your GYNECOLOGIST for proper guidance.
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How To Treat Chronic Vaginal Itch While Carrying And In Wheel Chair Since 5 Years?

Hello, According to your history, I can assume that you are currently suffering from recurrent vaginal YEAST infection. However, it may be aggravated by using chemical substance like lubricant/ jelly with condom (if sexually active) or soap/ detergent/ other scented bath products, causing repeated friction and irritation inside vagina. In this stage, I would suggest to undergo one CULTURE and SENSITIVITY TEST of vaginal discharge, blood sugar (PPBS) and differential count of WBC to rule out the causative agent and confirm the diagnosis. It also helps to determine better drug treatment. Next thing, you have to ELIMINATE or CORRECT some additional predisposing factors like mental stress, lack of sleep, over weight, poor eating habits, hormonal imbalance, certain medicines (like hormone pills, antibiotics, steroids etc), weak immune system, Cervicitis, poor genital hygiene etc. To summarize, you have to modify all these things to get effective result. You can consult with your GYNECOLOGIST for proper guidance.