Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Itching And Burning Sensation In Vagina Post Intake Of Amoxicillin?
Question: I was placed on Amoxicillin 875 mg after a cracked tooth was extracted Friday (in the sinus area), have taken 3 pills so far, woke up with itching and burning of vagina, it's Sunday morning 4:25 am here, using on hand Equate Vagicaine, I am 74 yrs old, am stopping medication and will call pharmacy when store opens...in 2011 I had a 3rd back surgery, it failed, got e-coli then C-diff after repeated CIPRO, almost died...I now take herbs, probiotics, multi-vitamins to try to stay healthy.
Brief Answer:
vaginitis probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
antibiotics attack many kinds of bacteria inlcuding some useful bacteria that inhabit our bodies. This antibiotic probably killed a lot of bacteria in your vagina, making room for pathogens like candida which is the most likely offender. Local treatment with antifungals is usually sufficient. Sometimes pills may be required. You should consult your doctor for confirmation with clinical examination.
The antibiotic treatment has to be stopped obviously...
Kind Regards!
vaginitis probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
antibiotics attack many kinds of bacteria inlcuding some useful bacteria that inhabit our bodies. This antibiotic probably killed a lot of bacteria in your vagina, making room for pathogens like candida which is the most likely offender. Local treatment with antifungals is usually sufficient. Sometimes pills may be required. You should consult your doctor for confirmation with clinical examination.
The antibiotic treatment has to be stopped obviously...
Kind Regards!
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
