Genital itching
Genital itching: Introduction
Genital itching: Itching of the genital region.
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Causes of Genital itching:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Genital itching.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Types of Genital itching:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Genital itching
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Pruritus
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Pruritus
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Pruritus
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Genital itching: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Diagnostic tests for Genital itching:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Genital itching. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Examine genital areas and note any rash, redness, discharge, lesions, dryness, atrophy or pubic lice or eggs on hair shaft
- Examine other areas of skin that may be affected by itch - e.g. webs of fingers in scabies infection; most men that have tinea cruris ("Jock itch") also have tinea pedis ("Athletes foot").
- Vaginal speculum examination to observe any discharge and lesions within the vagina and to allow swabs to be taken
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Genital itching.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the genital itching? - to establish if acute or chronic.
- What parts of the genitals are affected? - e.g. vulva, vagina, penis, scrotum.
- Are there other areas of the body that are itchy? - e.g. hands, scalp, anus.
- Risk factors for tinea cruris ("Jock itch")? - e.g. warm, humid environment, tight clothing in men, obesity, chronic topical corticosteroid application.
- Past medical history? - e.g. diabetes, obesity, AIDS, Sjogren's syndrome, Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, polyendocrine deficiency syndrome type 1, bone marrow transplant can predispose to Candida infections.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Genital itching) may include:
- Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis? - onset often abrupt, usually the week before the menstruation and symptoms may recur before each menstruation. Genital itch, vaginal discharge, vaginal soreness, vulvar burning, painful intercourse, stinging of the urine.
- Symptoms of Diabetes? - e.g. frequency of urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, fatigue, increased infections - Diabetes is a major risk factor for vaginal candidiasis.
- Menopausal symptoms? - e.g. palpitations, hot flushes, night sweats, lightheadedness, dry skin, dry vagina, mood change. The estrogen withdrawal in menopause causes atrophic vaginitis (thinning and dryness of the vaginal skin) which predisposes to vaginal candidiasis and genital itch.
- Symptoms of scabies? - e.g. very itchy, lumpy rash, may be able to see tiny mite burrows in the skin that look like small wavy lines, also common on hands and wrists.
- Symptoms of Reiter's syndrome? - e.g. urethritis (painful urination with penile discharge), conjunctivitis (red painful eyes) and painful peripheral joints. Lesions on palms, soles, penis and mouth. 90% of those affected are male.
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Genital itching
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Medications or substances causing Genital itching:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Genital itching as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Genital itching
Organs affected by Genital itching:
The list of organs typically affected by Genital itching may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Genital itching
The list below shows some of the causes of Genital itching mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Genital itching
How Common are these Causes of Genital itching?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Genital itching.
Of the 28
causes of Genital itching that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 23
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 28
causes of Genital itching
Conditions listing symptoms: Genital itching:
The following list of conditions
have 'Genital itching' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Atrophic vaginitis
... itchy vaginal skin, vaginal skin inflammationF
Female genital disorders
... Vaginal itchingFemale sexual conditions
... Genital itchingG
Genital herpes
... genital itching, vaginal itchingM
Menopause
... vaginal irritationN
Neurodermatitis
... genital itching, vulval itchingP
Pinworm
... vagina itchingR
Reiter’s syndrome
... vulvovaginitisS
Scabies
... genital itchingSemen allergy
... vaginal itchingT
Torulopsis
... vaginal itchingV
Vaginal candidiasis
... Vaginal itching, Vaginal irritationVaginitis
... vaginal itching, vaginal irritation, itching vulvaVulva cancer
... female genital itching, vulval itchingVulvar Diseases
... itchy vulvaVulvitis
... vulval itching
Conditions listing complications: Genital itching:
The following list of conditions
have 'Genital itching' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
R
Reiter’s syndrome
... vulvovaginitis
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Causes of Genital itching Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Genital itching based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Genital itching?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Genital itching, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Genital itching:
Subtypes of Genital itching:
Vulva itch (7 causes), Vaginal itching (10 causes), Vulvitis, Vulvovaginitis (1 cause), Vaginal irritation (4 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Genital itching:
Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Genital symptoms (492 causes), Itching skin (1268 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Genital itching:
Vaginal itch, Vulval itch (7 causes), Penile itch, Genital rash (14 causes), Fungal infection, Jock itch, Chafing, Tinea cruris, Penis itch, Vaginal itching (10 causes), Scabies, Pubic lice, Yeast infection
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