uti

Posted by anjali1953 @anjali1953, Jul 22 10:55pm

I am 72 and recently I experienced an itchy sensation in my vaginal to anus region which usually happens by the end of the day and goes away by washing with water. I had a urine culture test done and it appeared to be clear. Does this seem to be UTI?

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 23 12:12am

Have you been screened for a yeast infection?

minnesota10 | @minnesota10 | Jul 23 9:14am

Are you drinking enough water. Your urine might be to strong.

Kelly, Moderator | @klp | Jul 23 9:24am

Hello, @anjali1953. Persistent itching can be so frustrating. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.
There are a number of different issues that can cause itching. It could be some kind of contact dermatitis, or like @gravity3 said, a yeast infection. You can read more about possible causes here: https://www.healthline.com/health/vaginal-health/reasons-vaginal-itch-happens-when-you-dont-have-a-yeast-infection
You mentioned that you had a urine culture. Have you spoken to your doctor about the continued itching?

asilyag | @asilyag | Jul 23 10:46am

This comment doesn’t pertain to the itching complaint but as soon as I read UTI and your age I thought of a recent podcast I listened to.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peter-attia-drive/id1400828889?i=1000708059382
I hope you can get relief soon!

laura1970 | @laura1970 | Aug 3 1:39am

It sounds a bit like pruritis ani, a fancy term for the itching you describe. There are many causes, just a few include fungal infection, harsh soaps, excessive wiping, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, dyes and perfumes in toilet paper, certain foods such as coffee, spicy foods, tomatoes, chocolates citrus fruits or vitamin C tablets, certain beers and wine , . I would suggest ongoing evaluation with your doctor. If your pcp is no help, a gynecologist may be more versed. Switch to gentle baby wipes and consider OTC hydrocortisone cream . If a culprit isn’t easily identified, consider a food diary. Just a few ideas.