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What Causes Inflammation And Swelling Of Vulva?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: I have swollen vulva. Inflammation. No itching. Very irritating wearing dress pants, etc. I'm not getting answers and was prescribed some steroid cream. Doesn't clear it up.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
its vulvovaginitis....explained

Detailed Answer:
hello,
thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

it appears that you have vulvovaginitis and it is likely to flare up with steroids. please stop using steroids.
you have to be on antibiotics.
please take the following:-
cap doxycycline 100mg twice a day for 7 days.
tab tinidazole 500mg twice a day for 7 days.
tab diclofenac sodium 75 mg twice a day for 5 days.
wear loose clothings for a week.

you should be fine.
regards,
dr XXXXXXX

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

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (3 minutes later)

Does my doctor prescribe this?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes he would prescribe

Detailed Answer:
well yes he would.
you would have to undergo a local and a per speculum exam before he conforms to the prescription.

thanks
dr XXXXXXX

if no further query then you may close the query please.
regards

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