Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Itching Near Clitoris, Water Bump. Can It Be Treated At Home?
I was using the bathroom and i realized that i had a itching sensation near my clitoris. I took a shower shortly after and the itch slowly turned into pain. When i finished bathing i decided to take a look and it seem like a water bump on my clitoris. Going to the doctor is not a viable option for me. By any chance can you tell me what it is or what it sounds like and how i can treat it at home? By the way, i m a virgin so i believe i can rule out an std .
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
Hi there Jade.
I note that you say you are virginal. So STD's are out. Herpes simplex however may present as described & if you have in the past had 'cold sores' on the lips, it is possible to have seeded it through direct contact.
Alternatively, the vaginal region & clitoral area is rich with a number of glands. Any one of these may have got infected & present as a cystic swelling of the nature you describe esp. with the pain.
It is rarer but one cannot rule out an insect bite reaction that could begin with an itch & then turn painful albeit ants in your pants may not be an issue with you....but then again..if one was a frequent visitor of jellystone park..:) just kidding.
On a serious note, if you cant visit a doctor, then you are best taking symptomatic treatment & i recommend an antihistamine & antiinflammatory agent (fexofenadine 180 & ibuprofen 400mg) the former being a single does & the latter three times/day after meals.
You may alternatively get in touch privately with one of us using the premier 'ask-a-specialist' portal & directly get in touch with me.
Cheers & Good Luck!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
I note that you say you are virginal. So STD's are out. Herpes simplex however may present as described & if you have in the past had 'cold sores' on the lips, it is possible to have seeded it through direct contact.
Alternatively, the vaginal region & clitoral area is rich with a number of glands. Any one of these may have got infected & present as a cystic swelling of the nature you describe esp. with the pain.
It is rarer but one cannot rule out an insect bite reaction that could begin with an itch & then turn painful albeit ants in your pants may not be an issue with you....but then again..if one was a frequent visitor of jellystone park..:) just kidding.
On a serious note, if you cant visit a doctor, then you are best taking symptomatic treatment & i recommend an antihistamine & antiinflammatory agent (fexofenadine 180 & ibuprofen 400mg) the former being a single does & the latter three times/day after meals.
You may alternatively get in touch privately with one of us using the premier 'ask-a-specialist' portal & directly get in touch with me.
Cheers & Good Luck!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Fexofenadine
Loading Online Doctors....