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What Causes Dry Mouth And Itching In Genital Area?

Posted on Sat, 27 Feb 2016

Question: I have dry mouth and my genital area is feeling itchy

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (6 minutes later)

should have given detail history and duration including family history.have thyroid function test. it appears to be hormonal problem. your genitaproblem can be fungal infection. have to apply candid ointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (25 minutes later)

My wife is three month pregnant. Does it mean i got the infection from her? I'm a father to be and recently i start to worry a lot including HIV or other terminal illness. It was about 6 weeks ago i had a swollen gland under my ear. After that i started to have dry mouth and throat. It stop after 3 week and it came back this week

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please do not worry about HIV straightaway.
There can be itchiness in the genital area, due to fungal infection, dryness etc.
It does not always mean that you got the infection from your wife.
Swollen glands under the ear maybe due to sore throat etc.
Please consult a physician to examine the glands.
Go for simple HIV testing so that your anxiety is relieved.
Take care.
Please feel free to discuss further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 minutes later)

How about my dry mouth? Does it has anything to do with STD? I still produce saliva but just numbness on my lip and on my tongue. Does thyroid causes dry mouth? Or is there something more as for for itchness on the genital area and dry mouth occur concurrently?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Candida can occur in the mouth as well, leading to dryness there.
It can concurrently affect the genital area too.
Hypothyroidism too can lead to dry mouth and itchy genitals.
Sjogren's syndrome is a rare syndrome leading to dry mouth and itching genitals.
That is why I asked you to have a physician exam, it will rule out all these causes.
Take care.
Keep me posted, you can write in to me directly anytime using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 days later)

Visited a dermatologist today and he said my genital itchness is due to yeast infection. Visited a dentist about my dry mouth and he said its fine just i should keep calm.

I went to do a blood test but the result is not out yet. My main concern is HIV and STD. What are the chances of me getting HIV. I suffer from gonorrhea six months about and had been treated. I always have protective intercourse but rare that i use protective for oral sex.

Im a businessman and travels a lot. I use escort services weekly but ever since i got married i stopped. What are my chances of getting HIV? Im waiting for my result and Im scared and nervous

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Okay, as I thought it is a fungal ( yeast ) infection.
Your chances of HIV are very remote, given your history.
Wait for your result, am sure you will test negative.
Keep me posted.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (27 hours later)

I had my HIV test back. Im tested for anti hiv 1 & 2 and its negative. Does this test enough to determine that Im hiv free? The last time I had sex is 4 months ago.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it means you are HIV - free.

Detailed Answer:
Of course, that means you are HIV free.
Please stop worrying now.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar