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What Causes Persistent Itching On The Body Despite Taking Medication?
Question: I was on 2 tabs of diflucan and itching symptoms did not clear up. Then my doctor did 4 tabs 150 mg and after the eight days still experiencing itching. Could I possibly need another dose and can this be tested to see if its yeast?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be yeast infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed your information fully and no yeast infection would resist this much to diflucan. This is certainly an infection but probably related to a bacterial or protozoal infection. I suggest you get tested for possible trichomoniasis or gardnerella vaginalis infections. This will also confirm that it is not a yeast infection.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Unlikely to be yeast infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed your information fully and no yeast infection would resist this much to diflucan. This is certainly an infection but probably related to a bacterial or protozoal infection. I suggest you get tested for possible trichomoniasis or gardnerella vaginalis infections. This will also confirm that it is not a yeast infection.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Is it possible to get these infections in a monogamous relationship? And also, I do not have discharge or a real fishy smell.
Brief Answer:
Yes and No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Gardnerella can be gotten in a monogamous relationship as this is not purely a sexually transmitted infection. Trichomoniasis may be the less likely one in a monogamous relationship. However, no one can ever tell with precision what both partners are up to all the times.
I will suggest that you get vaginal specimen to the lab for analysis. This will provide more detailed and helpful information on what the issue is and what needs to be done.
Yes and No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Gardnerella can be gotten in a monogamous relationship as this is not purely a sexually transmitted infection. Trichomoniasis may be the less likely one in a monogamous relationship. However, no one can ever tell with precision what both partners are up to all the times.
I will suggest that you get vaginal specimen to the lab for analysis. This will provide more detailed and helpful information on what the issue is and what needs to be done.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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