HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In Vagina After Radiation Therapy?

I m a cancer survivor and I had radiation and it hit my vaginal area. I m a virgin and now that I ve had radiation and chemo, things aren t right down there anymore. I can t even put my pinky up there and it hurts really bad when I try. I refuse to get a pap done because I know they will hurt me.
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Usually cancer never causes pain. It only causes pain in advance stage of disease.

I suspect that you are in advance stage of malignancy.

If its so than pain is naturally in your condition.

Simple analgesic drugs won't respond your pain. It is necessary to take the opioid analgesics like morphines in your case.

This drugs are under the narcotics drugs so you should take it under your doctors guidance.

If you are taking the chemo and radiotherapy than please continue as you are taking.

Pap smear and biopsy should be done in your case to know the stage and type and progress of the malignancy.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In Vagina After Radiation Therapy?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Usually cancer never causes pain. It only causes pain in advance stage of disease. I suspect that you are in advance stage of malignancy. If its so than pain is naturally in your condition. Simple analgesic drugs won t respond your pain. It is necessary to take the opioid analgesics like morphines in your case. This drugs are under the narcotics drugs so you should take it under your doctors guidance. If you are taking the chemo and radiotherapy than please continue as you are taking. Pap smear and biopsy should be done in your case to know the stage and type and progress of the malignancy. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM