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I Am A 42 Year Old Female Recently Diagnosed With

Posted on Tue, 23 Oct 2018

Question: I am a 42 year old female recently diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection. My question is can a yeast infection present just with burning no itching also I was prescribed Diflucan 1 pill I am now on day two still no relief does this mean that its not working. I am unable to assessed pap smear due to vaginismus which concerns me currently undergoing PT are there other serious things this could be rather than a simple yeast infection (besides STD) was also prescribed metrogel in case of BV had last dose yesterday

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (35 minutes later)

Also had small spot of blood on toilet paper can that be part of yeast infection

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can wait for a couple of days to see the results.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for sharing your health concern with us.

There are several factors that need to be considered in the current scenario.

Yeast infection or vaginitis is usually associated with irritation, excessive discharge and often with urinary tract infection. Burning sensation of the vagina is a result of thinned out lining. This can happen due to infection, decreasing hormones as perimenopause approaches, use of medications and so on.

This means burning sensation can be a presenting symptom of vaginitis.

I would ask you to wait for a couple of days before you see the result of treatment. If there is no respite in spite of proper treatment for vaginitis, further evaluation is needed. Complete blood picture, blood sugar levels and hormone assay are necessary to help plan further management. Vaginal swab is a useful test. Maintain proper hydration.

Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications.I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Thanks how long does Diflucan take to work also is very light spotting only on toilet paper common with vaginitis

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

tested negative for urinary track infection

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Spotting can occur with vaginitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

You can feel the effect of the medication usually in a couple of days. Sometimes, it can be a week.

Spotting can occur with vaginitis. However, a local examination will reveal if there is any other reason.

Hope this helps.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T