What Causes Itching Sensation And Pain In The Genital Area?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

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Fri, 23 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi I have swelling, itch, Burning, pain in genitalia what else could it be?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to a fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Going by the description it seems that you have a fungal infection. However, for a definitive diagnosis a thorough clinical examination would be needed.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (11 hours later)

Lab work on uribe was done, ultrasounds, physicall exam as well. I have completed a 10 days round antibiotics .

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be a fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
It is good to know that. However, fungal infections would not respond to antibiotics. You may try applying candid (clotrimazole) powder topically and see if it helps.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 days later)

Is this powder safe to use in my genitalia

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
It is safe when applied externally. It should not however be used internally.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj