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What Causes Itching In Vagina Which Is Spreading?
About a week ago the area around my vagina began to itch. It was not too severe but very annoying. Within a couple days the itchy spread backwards into my butt crack. I try not to scratch it but when I do it stings. I am also having some discharge. Should I try to get treated for a yeast infection? Would that cauSe itchy to spread around??
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hi,
According to your history, the possible causes are:
- Yeast infection as you mentioned
- As you are having discharge, there is possibility of associated mixed bacterial infections
- Using tight fitting or damp clothes for prolonged period
-Allergy to materials in sanitary pads, tampons etc.
- General conditions like dry skin, desquamative vaginitis, worm infestation etc.
As you are having the problem since one week, better to get examined once. So, please consult Gynecologist once, by clinical examination, the exact cause of your problem can be identified and treatment can be taken accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
According to your history, the possible causes are:
- Yeast infection as you mentioned
- As you are having discharge, there is possibility of associated mixed bacterial infections
- Using tight fitting or damp clothes for prolonged period
-Allergy to materials in sanitary pads, tampons etc.
- General conditions like dry skin, desquamative vaginitis, worm infestation etc.
As you are having the problem since one week, better to get examined once. So, please consult Gynecologist once, by clinical examination, the exact cause of your problem can be identified and treatment can be taken accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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