Weakness in the body accompanied with stomach discomfort and vaginal discharge with burning
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Weakness with stomach discomfort and vaginal discharge with burning is often due to an infection like Vaginal candidiasis or sometimes Urinary tract infection. Keep good hygiene, drink plenty of water, and avoid tight or synthetic clothing. You may need treatment such as antifungal medicine like Clotrimazole or antibiotics if it?s a UTI, but it?s important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment, especially if symptoms are persistent or severe.
Unusual, intense white discharge. What should i do?
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Unusual, intense white discharge is often due to an infection like Vaginal candidiasis, especially if it is thick, itchy, or has no strong odor. Keep the area clean and dry, avoid tight clothing and scented products, and maintain good hygiene. You may need antifungal treatment such as Clotrimazole, but it?s best to consult a doctor to confirm the cause and get the correct treatment, especially if symptoms are severe or recurrent.
I have vaginal itching and want to take Fluconazole. Can I use it?
Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar
M Pharmacy
Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine commonly used for vaginal yeast infections, which can cause itching, white discharge, and irritation. However, vaginal itching is not always due to a fungal infection, so Fluconazole should not be used without confirming the cause. If the itching is due to a bacterial infection, irritation, or a sexually transmitted infection, this medicine will not help and may delay proper treatment. The safest step is to consult a doctor or a gynaecologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
My vaginal area is so itchy why?
Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar
M Pharmacy
Vaginal itching can happen for several reasons. Common causes include fungal infections (such as yeast infections), bacterial infections, poor hygiene or excessive cleaning, irritation from soaps, pads, or detergents, dryness, or, in some cases, sexually transmitted infections. It may also occur due to hormonal changes or skin conditions. If itching is mild and short-term, avoiding irritants and keeping the area clean and dry may help. However, if there is unusual discharge, bad smell, pain, burning, swelling, or if it persists for more than a few days, you should consult a doctor or gynaecologist for proper examination and treatment.
After having a bath, I've had itching all over my body for years.
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Itching all over the body after a bath for years is often due to dry skin or sensitivity, sometimes called aquagenic pruritus. Use lukewarm (not hot) water, switch to a mild soap, and apply a good moisturizer immediately after bathing while the skin is still slightly damp; also avoid harsh scrubbing. If the itching is severe, persistent, or occurs without visible dryness, it?s best to consult a doctor to rule out underlying causes.
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