so...sorta recently for the past maybe 2 weeks I've been itchy down there...anybody know why that is?
2007-04-19 10:21:51 · 19 answers · asked by J.J 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
for the one person that asked - i am female
i shower daily and i haven't changed detergents
2007-04-19 10:34:55 · update #1
err..are you male or female?
2007-04-19 10:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by woojy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are symptoms of different kinds of infections you could have:
Symptoms Of Yeast Infection
Intense itching and burning in your vagina and vulva.
White discharge that usually looks like cottage cheese. But it can range from thick and not clumpy, to light yellow, to thin and clear.
The discharge has a yeasty smell, like bread or beer. This is definitely a yeast infection!
A really bad infection can cause inflammation and redness, swelling, and even pinpoint bleeding.
Note: A Yeast infection won't make you miss your period.
What Other Kinds of Infections Are There?
A bacterial infection can feel a lot like a yeast infection. The main difference is that the discharge will smell fishy or rotten, instead of like bread. The discharge can be dark yellow, green, or brown.
Trichomoniasis causes more intense itching and burning, and is accompanied by a thick yellowish discharge. Swelling and inflammation can make it painful to go to the bathroom. This can be harder to get rid of than a yeast infection.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria infecting the urethra instead of the vagina. If you are experiencing:
pain or burning when you urinate,
bloody or cloudy urine,
having to go often,
pain in your back or lower abdomen,
fever or chills,
you probably have a UTI. Untreated, it can travel through your bladder and into your kidneys.
If you don't know what you have, it's probably a good idea to go to your doctor.
2007-04-19 11:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by Darlene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed detergents? Sometimes that's a problem. It could be a yeast infection but that would most likely have a thick white discharge. Could be a bacterial infection which would probably have an odor. Go to the doctor and get it checked. Hope you feel better.
2007-04-19 10:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by black honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Itching is usually caused by one of the following 3 things:
1. Poor hygeine
2. Yeast infection or some other vaginal infection
3. Rash or skin sensitivity
Try to eliminate what is causing yours by keeping clean and changing your detergent or switch to cotton underwear.
If neither of those work, suspect an infection, esp. if there is discharge that smells or looks funny (green or like cottage cheese).
2007-04-19 10:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a yeast infection, there is medicine that you can buy at your local drug store for that. Did it get itchy after you had sex and the guy used a condom? Could be an allergic reaction to latex. The best way to find out is by visiting your doctor, yes it can be embarrasing, but its better than being itchy for awhile.
2007-04-19 10:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by Squeakers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a bacterial infection, it could be a viral infection, it could be a fungal infection, or it could be an allergy (usually to detergent/soap/something like that).
They are all different and need to be treated differently. You will need to see a gynecologist to determine what is causing the itching so you can get treated appropriately. Without a doctor's visit, nobody can tell you for certain.
2007-04-19 10:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a vaginal infection, probably a yeast infection...but there are other possibilities. Since you have never experianced this before, you should go to the doctor to see whats up. In the meantime, where baggy cotton pants and underwear. Drink lots of cranberry juice and maybe go to your drug store and get yeast infection treatment.
2007-04-19 10:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by June123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be many things. Be sure to keep the area clean and if this issue persists or if you develop any other signs just see your doctor. You are not alone in these embarassing questions. You might even check out the CDC's website.
Best of Luck to You
2007-04-19 10:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by Timothy Y 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should go to the doctor and get it checked out. It may be something minor, but if it is an infection or something similar, it will only get worse. Without the use of appropriate medications, it probably will not go away.
Good Luck!
2007-04-19 10:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by joyls_2008 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use dettol drops in water & wash it frequently or maybe savlon it's lets concentrated. Use oil like coconut to keep it moist. If still then see a doc immediately mayb an infection & rememeber to be clean.
2007-04-19 10:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you have a rash. Maybe you have a bladder infection. Maybe you have a yeast infection. Hey, why don't you go to the doctor since it's been bothering you for two fricking weeks.
2007-04-19 10:26:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋