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Could Dry Mouth And Lips Be Due To High Blood Glucose Levels?
Question: My sugar has been high for 5 days
I now have a raw vagina
Today my sugar was 175 fasting
Then I had diarrhea all day
I feel better now my sugar is down to 125
But I am raw on the outside of my vagina lips
And i have only eaten a salad today trying to get rid of diarrhea
Finally stopped about 6
Feel fine not nauseated or anything
Just dry mouth and lips and
Raw
Could this be from my sugar
I now have a raw vagina
Today my sugar was 175 fasting
Then I had diarrhea all day
I feel better now my sugar is down to 125
But I am raw on the outside of my vagina lips
And i have only eaten a salad today trying to get rid of diarrhea
Finally stopped about 6
Feel fine not nauseated or anything
Just dry mouth and lips and
Raw
Could this be from my sugar
Brief Answer:
Can be vulvovaginitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The raw feeling outside the vaginal lips can be due to the dryness caused by dehydration or can be a mild infection or inflammation- vulvovaginitis. Raised levels of blood sugar make you more predisposed to such infections.
I suggest you to follow up with your gynecologist as you need to get a pelvic swab sample done for the cervical discharge to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection. Apply cold compresses and wear cotton undergarments. Oral anti inflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful but they should be taken after a prescription from your doctor. Till that time, follow these simple lifestyle measures:
1) Avoid rough intercourse/ masturbation and use a water based lubricant during intercourse.
2) Wear cotton underwear and avoid douching or using feminine products.
3) Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be vulvovaginitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The raw feeling outside the vaginal lips can be due to the dryness caused by dehydration or can be a mild infection or inflammation- vulvovaginitis. Raised levels of blood sugar make you more predisposed to such infections.
I suggest you to follow up with your gynecologist as you need to get a pelvic swab sample done for the cervical discharge to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection. Apply cold compresses and wear cotton undergarments. Oral anti inflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful but they should be taken after a prescription from your doctor. Till that time, follow these simple lifestyle measures:
1) Avoid rough intercourse/ masturbation and use a water based lubricant during intercourse.
2) Wear cotton underwear and avoid douching or using feminine products.
3) Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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