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Does Shingle Cause Soreness/pain In Groin Area, Swelling Between Leg And Vaginal Area?
I have had shingles for about two weeks, finished the prescribed medication, acquivor 5 times per day for 7 days.
Now for the past week, I have had discomfort in the right groin area, soreness and some pain occassionally, thought it was just part of the shingles process. I got hand mirror and took a good look today, and saw a swelling in crease between leg and vaginal area. Could shingles be causing this?
Now for the past week, I have had discomfort in the right groin area, soreness and some pain occassionally, thought it was just part of the shingles process. I got hand mirror and took a good look today, and saw a swelling in crease between leg and vaginal area. Could shingles be causing this?
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Helllo,
Welcome to HCM,
The history and symptoms are suggestive of fungal infection and it doesn't look like a viral infection like shingles.
The groin is the most common site of fungal infection as this area is moist and favors the growth of the fungus.
The symptoms of itching, pain and erythema are evident of fungal infection. So I would suggest you to apply topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole for 5-7 days. It will control the symptoms and make you comfortable.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
The history and symptoms are suggestive of fungal infection and it doesn't look like a viral infection like shingles.
The groin is the most common site of fungal infection as this area is moist and favors the growth of the fungus.
The symptoms of itching, pain and erythema are evident of fungal infection. So I would suggest you to apply topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole for 5-7 days. It will control the symptoms and make you comfortable.
Thank you.
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