What Causes Swelling And Itching In Vaginal Opening?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: Hi,for the past week my vagina has been really red,itchy,and swollen.The entrance is really red and also I have been having thick,white,odorless discharge.I went to the doctor and i'm awaiting my results.My doctor say she think it may be vaginitis so she prescribed my clyndamycin until my results come back;however,it has not got ant better.It really hurts when I walk,and is extremely uncomfortable.Please help

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably it may be due to yeast infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can certainly understand your concern, though.

Your symptoms are most probably suggestive of fungal (yeast) infection.

Clindamycin is not effective in yeast infection.

You can confer with your treating doctor and took antifungal treatment for your symptoms.

Follow the advice below-

-Wear loose fitting cotton undergarments
-Maintain proper vaginal hygiene and avoid douching
-Consume a diet rich in protein and low in carbohydrate and fat
Drinking a lot of water
-Watch for blood sugar levels
-Use antifungal cream or vaginal tablets after consulting your treating doctor.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj