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What Causes Severe Swelling And Pain In Labia Minora?
hello... I fell asleep without having a shower ( while in a pad... but the period had ended and only the after drainings remained but I had no panty shield so I substituted with the pad) ... woke up this morning to take a shower... i got very itchy and i used to soapy rag to scratch the area like crazy and then all of a sudden i felt some sharp pains... not even water could touch it without me crying out. when I came out both my labia minora were swollen and red.. so swollen i could not part them. Now i am unable to walk and it feels like electricity is running down there. help
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Labia minora, in particular, is a sensitive part of the body. From the history you have described, to me, it seems that an allergic reaction was triggered due to an allergen in the soap or gel you used, or something that was there in the rag that you used to rub yourself with.
It might be worthwhile to consider taking Chlorpheniramine and Ibuprofen drugs (if not asthmatic or intolerant to it) and paracetamol drug if necessary. Having it reviewed by a doctor directly will reassure that there is no other reason or local infection going on for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sabina Hussain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Labia minora, in particular, is a sensitive part of the body. From the history you have described, to me, it seems that an allergic reaction was triggered due to an allergen in the soap or gel you used, or something that was there in the rag that you used to rub yourself with.
It might be worthwhile to consider taking Chlorpheniramine and Ibuprofen drugs (if not asthmatic or intolerant to it) and paracetamol drug if necessary. Having it reviewed by a doctor directly will reassure that there is no other reason or local infection going on for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sabina Hussain
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