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What Causes Swelling And Pain Around Vagina Along With Pain While Urinating?

Posted on Wed, 16 Mar 2016

Question: Hi im 20 and had my appendix removed just over two weeks ago since i have develed a chest infection and possible pneumonia... for the last couple of days of have a little swelling and pain on the outside area of my vagina and have also had pain when peeing today i noticed a sore down there. I have never jad a problem like this so i was wondering if it is related to my surgery?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urinary tract infection likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are likely suffering from the urinary tract infection, which is common after a major surgery due to the urethral catheter which is inserted after surgery.
I will suggest you to get your urine examination done, drink plenty of fluids and consult your surgeon so that you can be prescribed appropriate antibiotics, depending upon the urine report.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

are sores in that area common with urinary tract infections? and also so they cause a burning sort of pain in area all around? does everyone have a catheter because i dont remember one?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, if there is no history of catheterization, then the sores and burning can be due to drug reaction.
Please mention all the antibiotics you are taking.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

amoxycillin & clavulanic acid but i was also on (and just finished ) prednisolone. i was also using a ventalin which i was perscribed to help with my chest infection. plus of course painkillers

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fixex drug reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is known to cause fixed drug eruptions which is the skin reaction .
I will suggest you to consult a dermatologist to have a correct diagnosis made and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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