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vulval/urethral burning pain??

Hi, Im not sure whats going on with me. I had bad thrush (itching, redness) and the skin between my vagina and anus was cracking nd bleeding slightly. I used antifungal cream and pessary for that and itching has gone now. Then yesturday I started getting a burning pain after urinating (although not actually during). I sent a urine sample to the GPs and she gave me some steroid/antifungal cream to use, and antibiotics that she said i can take if I want to but its up to me. The urine sample hadn't come back at that point. Now its come back and it didn't grow any bacteria but the pus cells were high at 129! Today I have had constant burning stinging pain all day. I thought it was coming from my urethra as it felt like that area, but it also hurts to sit down, or walk or anything. But my vulval area is kind of swollen and theres a particularly red patch just above the urethra on the vulval inside lip bit (sorry for details). So I dont know if it is an infection and i dont want to take the antbioitcs unless i have to. I dont know why its so red and swollen down there. but the constant burning is driving me crazy. any ideas? thanks
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
Raised pus cells in urine sample are indicative of urine infection and burning sensation may also be due to it. Urinary tract (which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra) infections are very common in young women. Symptoms of UTI are frequent urination, burning sensation during urination, passing of blood in urine and even fever.The most common causes of repeated UTIs are kidney stones and diabetes mellitus. Women who are sexually active, who use diaphragms for birth control, and/or are past menopause are at an increased risk for urinary tract infections. Making a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection includes performing a urinalysis test, which checks for the presence of pus, white blood cells, and bacteria in the urine, which point to a urinary tract infection. A urine culture and sensitivity is usually performed to find the exact microorganism that is causing the infection and to determine the most effective antibiotic to treat it. Your doctor needs to repeat a culture sensitivity test of the urine to prescribe the best possible antibiotic so that the infection does not come back.


Till then drink plenty of water and fluids.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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any ideaas?
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