Article by Dr Mosafar Ali
Question:
Following a course of antibiotics (metronidazole) for bacterial vaginosis I developed soreness, stinging and a burning sensation in and around my vaginal, with red, wrinkled skin on the inner lips. I'm prone to skin irritation around this location and also have had thrush soon after antibiotics in the past. The physician at my local GU clinic diagnosed vulvdynia and advised two weeks of washing and applying aqueous cream, but it hasn't helped. It's so bad that I have gone off sex.
Answer:
This location medically known as the vaginal mucosa is very sensitive. Any inflammation here causes burning, stinging discharge and even ulceration. Researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, USA, describe vulvodynia as a severe, debilitating vulvo-vaginal discomfort disorder. Nevertheless, k is chronic and occurs in the absence of infection vaginal disease, and it sounds as if your issue is an acute inflammation, probably as a result of an infection such as thrush (which is the most common trigger of vaginal and vulval pain, in my experience). The wrinkles you describe have formed, I suspect, because of the general inflammation and dryness.
Thrush (also identified as vaginal candidiasis) is an infection where a fungus (candida) settles, and thrives, in the moist, warm lining of the vagina and causes a thick white curdy discharge. You need to have a swab to make certain. It's crucial that your partner is also checked out and that he takes great care over hygiene to prevent further infection.
* Regularly, a vaginal infection is passed on from the stools. Constipation doesn't support due to the fact it can trigger sticky stools, which carry the infection. So use wet tissues or a bidet to wash afterwards. Ensure that you don't get constipated by consuming Plenty, of non-citrus fruits and vegetables, especially papaya, figs, prunes, spinach, beetroot and okra. Drink 1.5 to 2litres of water daily. For mild constipation, take two tablets of Herbolax or for chronic constipation, one tablet of Qurs Mullyan, at bedtime for two months.
* Increased acidity in the stomach changes the nature of urine. Excess consumption of citrus fruit and juice, garlic or: chillies might cause the urine to irritate the urethra and vulna. In standard medicine, 'hot' food stuff are thought to trigger a burning sensation on passing urine. These foods consist of ginger, red met, offal, game, alcohol and excess honey.
* Another widespread but overlooked cause is an allergic reaction to synthetic underwear or condoms (you can get hypoallergenic condoms) or the chemicals applied to them. Avoiding contact with these can ease the situation. Bubble bath and bath salts really should also be avoided.
* Vaginal irritation, discharge and dryness are also listed on a US government website as 'less common' side effects of the antibiotic you have taken, so check this with your physician. ince external remedies have not helped you, the integrated treatment for your issue is to enhance your immune system.
* Chew food thoroughly and eat slowly to control stomach acid.
* Juice fresh organic carrot and mint leaves and drink 1 glass daily for one month.
* Avoid citrus fruit and acidic foods such as pineapples, tomatoes, rhubarb, mangoes, kiwi fruit, pickles, chillies, garlic, ginger. nuts, canned products and vineqar also yeast and fungal goods, such as bread, cakes, biscuits, pastry, pasta, Bovril, blue cheese and mushrooms.
Supplements
* Soak 3 twigs of kadu in a cup of hot water at night, then strain and drink in the mornings for 1 month. This will help to control the overgrowth of candida.
* Take two tablets of Stomach formula, twice every day for 1 month, to aid digestion.
* To decrease the burning sensation, take two tablets of homoeopathic
Cantharis 3Q three times daily for seven days.
* Take 1 tablet of Banshil twice every day for 1 month. This herbal remedy alleviates urinary infections.
* Take one capsule of aloe vera twice daily for two months, to heal the intestinal and vaginal tract.
* Take 1 multivitamin/mineral tablet daily for two months.
* Ask your partner to massage your neck and shoulders twice a week for ten minutes at bedtime. This increases blood flow to the lower part of the brain, boosts pituitary function and assists the body's healing process. For massage instructions, visit my internet site http://www.drmali.com.
About the Author
I have obtained MD in General Medicine with Honours in 1980 and joined The Central Institute of Advanced Medical Studies in Moscow for post graduation in Acupuncture. I have completed diploma courses in Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Iridology, Hypnotherapy and Clinical Fasting. Practicing as Integrated Medicine professional.
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