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Can UTI cause irritation in vaginal opening?

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Hello doctor,

I am having a lot of irritation on my vagina opening and when I scratch it, it feels good but it gets more irritated. I went to the doctor recently and I had a UTI, however I am still feeling very itchy and I am getting concerned. I am 22 years old and right now I am only taking the antibiotics for the UTI.
Answered by Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

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Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at Veer Narmad South Gujarat, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, and DGO at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai. He is experienced in managing pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Currently, he is practicing in ICON Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.

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Hi,

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It looks like boil, and mostly it is UTI related (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Continue taking antibiotics. It can be in healing phase and that is why itching must be there. You can take syrup Cital (Disodium hydrogen citrate) liquid 2 times a day for 15 days, and can also apply Candid - B (Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone) ointment which will help in reducing itching. Do not scratch. It will increase the infection. Drink more water. Keep the vaginal area as dry as possible. If you have white discharge per vaginal then can take Candid V6 (Clotrimazole tablets) vaginally every night for 6 days. If not controlled with given antibiotics then may require to change antibiotics or antibiotics by injections.

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Thank you doctor,

I have attached an image to show what it looks like in the inside.

Answered by Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at Veer Narmad South Gujarat, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, and DGO at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai. He is experienced in managing pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Currently, he is practicing in ICON Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It looks like vaginitis, you can take vaginal pessary as I told before. Candid V6 like. As you are already on antibiotics. Need to continue that and complete the course. And if that antibiotics are not working then only change to next. Take other measures to prevent recurrence. Precautions as I told earlier. Not looks like herpes. Herpes lesions are more painful and not itching. So keep the area clean and dry. Can take sitz bath two times daily. Need to take Potassium Permanganate powder for that. And lastly apply Gention violet (antiseptic) locally once in 3 days. It will stain the area and clothes, so use cautiously and wait for STD test. This will ensure the treatment to the point. So do take precautions and do not scratch. You can use local ointment Candid B (Clotimazole +Beclomethasone), can take sitz bath, apply Gention violet once in 3 days. Hopefully this all will help to minimise symptoms and give support to your current treatment.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At March 2, 2020
Reviewed At January 22, 2024

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at Veer Narmad South Gujarat, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, and DGO at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai. He is experienced in managing pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Currently, he is practicing in ICON Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.

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Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at Veer Narmad South Gujarat, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, and DGO at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai. He is experienced in managing pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Currently, he is practicing in ICON Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.

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