I have a very red itchy vigina and im having a creamy discharge whats wrong ?

Question

can anyone help me am really confussed

Answer 1

Yes it is certainly thrush. Go to the chemist and get the canesten (or chemist brand) oral treatment and cream to put on you red area! Takes a day or so to go.

Avoid perfumed bath oils etc as this irritates the good bacteria in the v****a and causes thrush. Also wear clean cotton knickers that are totally dry which doesn't encourage the thrush bacteria to grow.

Chemist! Now! xx

Answer 2

It's a yeast infection, most likely. Get over-the-counter cream (monistat) or go to the dr. for a pill.  

Answer 3

Go see a doctor is the best, but in my experiance its probably a bad case of thrush. Still need some meds from the doc so go see him. but dont worry.

Answer 4

Its Thrush. Get some treatment for it from a chemist otherwise it will get worse!

Answer 5

You have thrush......get some Canosten from the chemist  

Answer 6

You are pregnant

Answer 7

thrush :)

Answer 8

Sounds like you got THRUSH

Here's some info on thrush

Many women have an occasional bout of vaginal thrush. It is due to an infection with a yeast germ called Candida. Treatment options include a tablet that you can take by mouth, or anti-thrush pessaries that you can insert into the v****a. There is also anti-thrush cream that you can rub onto the skin around the v****a (the v***a) if needed. Treatment usually works well. However, some women have recurring bouts of thrush which may need longer courses of treatment.

What is thrush?

Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. Small numbers of Candida commonly live on the skin and around the vaginal area. These are usually harmless. The immune system and the harmless bacteria that also normally live on the skin and in the v****a usually stop Candida from thriving. However, when conditions are good for Candida, it multiplies and may invade the v****a and cause symptoms.

The conditions Candida likes best are warm, moist, airless parts of the body. This is why the v****a is the most common site for Candida infection. Other areas of the body that are prone to Candida infection include the groin, the mouth, and the nappy area in babies.

What are the symptoms of vaginal thrush?

Thrush is the second most common cause of a vaginal discharge. (The most common cause of vaginal discharge is bacterial vaginosis.) The discharge from thrush is usually creamy white, but is sometimes watery. It can cause itch, redness, discomfort, or pain around the outside of the v****a (the v***a). Sometimes symptoms are minor and clear up on their own. Often symptoms can be quite irritating and will not go without treatment.

Thrush does not damage the v****a, and it does not spread to damage the uterus (womb). If you are pregnant it will not harm your baby.

Who gets vaginal thrush?

More than half of all women have at least one bout of thrush in their life. In most cases it develops 'out of the blue' for no apparent reason. However, certain factors can make thrush more likely to develop. The v****a contains mucus and some harmless bacteria which help to defend the v****a from Candida (and other germs). These natural defences may be altered or upset by certain situations. For example: when you are pregnant, if you have diabetes, or if you take antibiotics.

People with a poor immune system are also more likely to get thrush. For example, people on chemotherapy, people taking high dose steroids, etc.

Do I need any tests?

Usually not. The diagnosis is usually based on the typical symptoms and signs.

However, do not assume that a vaginal discharge is thrush. There are other causes of vaginal discharge. If you have never had thrush before, then see a doctor or nurse to confirm the diagnosis and for advice on treatment. The doctor or nurse may examine you. No tests may be necessary if the symptoms and signs are typical. However, the doctor or nurse may take small samples of the discharge with swabs if the cause of the discharge is not clear. These is sent to the lab to confirm the cause of the discharge.

What are the treatment options for vaginal thrush?

Topical treatments

These are pessaries and creams which you insert into the v****a with an applicator. They contain anti-yeast medicines such as clotrimazole, econazole, fenticonazole, or miconazole. Commonly, a single large dose inserted into the v****a is sufficient to clear a bout of thrush. However, you may also want to rub some anti-yeast cream onto the skin around the v****a (the v***a) for a few days, especially if it is itchy. You can get topical treatments on prescription, or you can buy them at pharmacies without a prescription. Side-effects are uncommon, but read the product label for full information. You can use topical treatments if you are pregnant.

Tablets

Two options are available. Fluconazole, which is taken as a single dose, or itraconazole which is taken as two doses over the course of one day. You can get these treatments on prescription, and you can also buy fluconazole from pharmacies without a prescription. Side-effects are uncommon, but always read the product label for full information. Do not take these if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may also want to rub some anti-yeast cream onto the skin around the v****a for a few days, especially if it is itchy.

Tablets and topical treatments are equally effective. Tablets are more convenient, but are more expensive than most topical treatments.

What if the treatment does not work?

If you still have symptoms after a week from starting treatment, then see your doctor or nurse. Treatment does not clear symptoms in up to 1 in 5 cases. Reasons why treatment may fail include:

The symptoms may not be due to thrush. There are other causes of a vaginal discharge. Also, thrush can occur at the same time as another infection. You may need tests such as vaginal swabs to clarify the cause of the symptoms.

Answer 9

It sounds very much like thrush to me.

You could either go to the chemist and buy some stuff for it or make an appointment at the doctors.

That way they could confirm it and write you a prescription

Answer 10

It sounds as if it could be thrush. If you are under 16 you really need to be diagnosed by your doctor as the pharmacy is not licensed to sell you anything because of your age and the fact that you have no confirmation that it is definitely thrush

Answer 11

Going to a doctor would be your best bet.

Answer 12

One Word .. Trush :)

Go To The Doctor

Answer 13

Sitting on the tumble dryer again.

Answer 14

It sound like thrush to me. You can buy canisten cream from the chemist and also they sell one that comes with a tablet as well that will make it go away quicker.  

Answer 15

REad everything about vaginal discharge and get some recommendations (see below)

Answer 16

it might be thrush