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What Causes Painful Swollen Inner Labia?

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015

Question: My inner Labia is swollen on the left side, it is painful and has a white area I have been tested for STD'S it came back negative for everything. what could be causing this? I usually get it around the time my period ends but it does not happen every month.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

There are two possibilities in your case-

-It can be due to fungal infection( thrush).
-It can be due to allergy or dermatitis.

Before giving my opinion about it, I want to ask a few questions from you.

Are you having any type of discharge or itching?

Are you having any associated symptoms?

Please revert back to me with my answers.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

no discharge an I have a swollen limph node on the opposite side in my groin area.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably due to fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry for the long delay in my response.

Your symptoms are most probably due to fungal infection and lymph nodes is enlarged because of infection( as you said there is no STD).

You should consult a Gynaecologist and get yourself examined and take antifungal medicine for the same.

You can use 1%hydrocortisone cream for itching.

Maintain vaginal hygiene, avoid use of perfume soap, use cotton undergarments.

Hope it is useful.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E