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I Was Diagnosed With A Yeast Infection And Bacterial Vaginitis

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2018

Question: I was diagnosed with a yeast infection and bacterial vaginitis two weeks ago was given diflucan and an antibiotic still feeling a burning sensation down below not as severe but still there worse when sitting can inflammation take a while to clear after medication and should I be concerned

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vaginal secretions culture is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should have been healed completely in a week after treatment but since you were having a severe repetitive infection it may take even longer.

I can suggest you to do a vaginal secretions culture at least ten days after being treated.
You should use loose and cotton underwear in order to eliminate friction and irritation.
Also lactobacillus suppositories can help reestablish the vaginal flora.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

I am unable to have a culture due to vaginasmus should I be overly concerned about the mild burning sensation also would a probiotic be helpful

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You don't need to be over concerned.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thank you for asking again.
Doing a culture before and after treatment is the best way through diagnosis and treatment.

You should not be over concerned about mild burning and itching because it may need longer to heal.
The lactobacillus is a probiotic and you can find it as suppositories found otc .
Also you can find otc suppositories with hyaluronic acid to regenerate faster your mucosa.
You should keep yourself under observations.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 days later)

Just received my urine results doctor says all normal but report says 2 ketones 6-10 WBC and squamous epithelial cells found what does this mean could it be related to burning sensation

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mild infection present

Detailed Answer:
Hello again, and thank you for asking again.
Your urine sample is not quite clear but a mild infection is present. Uroculture is needed to determine the kind of bacteria and antibiotic that is needed.
I also recommend you to do a vaginal smear to check for infection.
I think the burning comes from vagina not from bladder.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No infection if uroculture is clear.

Detailed Answer:
If uroculture is clear there is not a urinary infection for sure. You are on recovery time.
There may be a vaginal infection so a vaginal smear is necessary. This may be the reason for your discomfort.

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

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 minutes later)

Had uriculture no bacteria was present can it still be an infection