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Does Antibiotics Cause Vaginal Itching?

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Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Question: I took a round of antibiotics. The day before finished, I began to have a vaginal itch. I thought this was caused by antibiotics. Used cortisone cream, seemed better, off and on -- worsened so I began to use vagisal cream. I notice fresh blood when I XXXXXXX myself dry from urinating. I have had a complete hysterectocmy 32 years ago and a bladder suspension 2 years ago - the bladder has fallen again but does not hang out of vagina as previous.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. ARIF N K (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Could be vulval lesion Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for choosing XXXXXXX I have analyzed you history completely, and I should appreciate that you have given a good history. Coming back to your question, your symptoms are not normal for your age. Usually antibiotics doesn't cause vaginal itching. Vaginal itching and presence of blood when you XXXXXXX your genitalia makes me seriously doubt about VULVAL LESION or could be simple ulcer due to excoriation of the vaginal area due to itching. or otherwise it could be bleeding from the URETHRAL region which needs to be ruled out. Best is to visit your OBGY specialist, get your vulval area examined to rule out any vulval lesion, I also advise you to get urine examination done. Depending on the findings treatment can be planned. Kindly do not use any creams unless you rule out vulval lesion. If it is VULVITIS(infection of vulva) then these creams are useful, otherwise you need other treatment options. Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. ARIF N K (4 minutes later)
Thank you. I have a call in to gyn. Your answer has been very helpful.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. ARIF N K (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Please visit your doctor. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for liking my answer. yes please do visit your OBGy specialist to know exactly where the problem is. If you do not have any further clarification you can close the discussion. Kindly rate & review my answer. Wish you good health. Regards, Dr Arif You can consult me again directly through my profile WWW.WWWW.WW
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Antibiotics Cause Vaginal Itching?

Brief Answer: Could be vulval lesion Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for choosing XXXXXXX I have analyzed you history completely, and I should appreciate that you have given a good history. Coming back to your question, your symptoms are not normal for your age. Usually antibiotics doesn't cause vaginal itching. Vaginal itching and presence of blood when you XXXXXXX your genitalia makes me seriously doubt about VULVAL LESION or could be simple ulcer due to excoriation of the vaginal area due to itching. or otherwise it could be bleeding from the URETHRAL region which needs to be ruled out. Best is to visit your OBGY specialist, get your vulval area examined to rule out any vulval lesion, I also advise you to get urine examination done. Depending on the findings treatment can be planned. Kindly do not use any creams unless you rule out vulval lesion. If it is VULVITIS(infection of vulva) then these creams are useful, otherwise you need other treatment options. Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!