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Why am I having frequent painful urination while using a tampon?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I scratched myself, while I was using a tampon. Now I have a pressing urge to use the bathroom every 10 minutes. Every time only a little pee comes out, it stings a lot and has a bit of blood in it. Is this a vaginal scratch or a yeast infection? Should I see my doctor? I fee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain could be due to loss of thin lining of the vagina or infected tampon or urinary tract infection. All I can advise is until you recover, stop using tampons and avoid sexual intercourse if you are sexually active. Have a routine urine test for any infections. If a... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from vaginal discomfort, including itchiness and discharge that is runny and smells bad. Itches in the vagina are very worse at night. Levonorgestrel was discontinued two months ago to try to get conceived. However, I took a recent prenatal blood test, human immunodeficiency vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me your complete history. When have you taken sexually transmitted infection tests? You can have treatment if you only had a high vaginal swab recently. I suggest you take a tablet of Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily and a Metronidazole 400 mg eight hours f... Read Full »
Why do I have vaginal sores with burning and itching sensation?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a yeast infection weeks ago and I am starting to get the symptoms all over again but now I have a blister and soreness along the labia minora. I have a burning itching sensation and my vagina is sore. It burns a little when I pee and it hurts to wipe. My vagina looks red like it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Herpes may present like small vesicles with clear fluid. If they rupture and have a red base. Also, the other possibilities like chlamydia or trichomonas infection, etc. Get these done: Vaginal secretions culture and microscopy. Use Candid B PV gel local applica... Read Full »
I got my periods after taking an I-pill. Is pregnancy ruled out?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my period after taking an I-pill the very next day that was heavy and the period lasted for five days. Is it safe? Is pregnancy ruled out? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better that you get a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test done to conclusively rule out pregnancy as bleeding usually do not start the next day post the intake of the I-pill. Read Full »
How to treat painful bumps on my labia minora?
Query: Hello doctor, Painful and hard lump, growing larger day by day on labia minora. Trouble walking and sitting due to discomfort. Red and hot to the touch. Due to friction when walking, it started seeping pus with a little blood. Drained a lot and lump became smaller and slightly less painful, but the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is left sided labial abscess. Get incision and drainage and the pus should be sent for culture and sensitivity, VDRL and HIV. Take Diclofenac with Serratiopeptidase should be taken 2 to 3 times a day for seven days. Also a broad spectrum antibiotic like Ampicill... Read Full »
I have mild pain due to multiple non-pus filled boils on my vaginal lips. How to cure this?
Query: Hi doctor, There are multiple boils on my vaginal lips. It is not filled with pus, but I have mild pain. What could be the cause? How to cure this? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Multiple boils on the vaginal lips can be due to bacterial or fungal infections, ingrown hairs, or blocked sweat glands. Boils are usually caused by an infection of the hair follicle or oil gland, and they can range from small, red, painful bu... Read Full »
My birth control ring led to yeast infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My problem has resolved, but I am still worried. Two years ago, I was on NuvaRing, and I was getting multiple yeast infections. I went to a couple of doctors, and they said it was yeast and also vaginitis. After months of itching and at times white curdy discharge, I was getting a red ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be due to an allergy to the ring and had lead to some infection. What you can do at present are two tests called high vaginal swab culture and sensitivity, which is tell us whether any infection is there at present or not. In case if it is there, it will show ... Read Full »
I have had itching in the vagina for the past one month. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor,I have an itching issue in the vaginal area. I have been facing this issue for the past month. I have tried using coconut oil, but it just gave a temporary solution, which is also not working. I have not taken any medicine for this nor visited any doctor. I am a 24-year-old unmarried girl.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. Please let me know if you are sexually active or not. Follow these non-medication-based recommendations:- 1) Keep the vaginal area dry. 2) Wash with a good feminine wash. 3) Wear loose cotton undergarments. 4)... Read Full »
Can vaginal infection cause fishy vaginal discharge and itching for two years?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a smelly vaginal discharge for the past two years. It seems to be a fishy odor. I never had any sexual intercourse. I have itching in my vagina. I am scared whether I have a vaginal infection. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have bacterial vaginosis. It is not an infection. It occurs due to an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy bacteria in the vagina. Every woman can have this imbalance. They act as security by preventing new infections from entering the body. Using Vaginal wash... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My boyfriend and I had rough sex. And a few hours, I got sore down there and it hurt. When I looked at my vagina, there was a kind of tear at the clitoris and the lips are sore and swollen. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I request you to tell me if you are experiencing any bleeding as well. It will be helpful if you can share an image for a better assessment of your condition. Nevertheless based on your information I suggest the follo... Read Full »