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Ruling out other health problems. can anxiety/stress cause itching and minor stinging sensations that last a couple of seconds in the vagina/anus?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Unlikely.: Anxiety can cause very strange sensations in the body however, it is best to have your ob-gyne check you out. The sensations you describe are not common symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Dr Lavi agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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A member asked:

Ruling out other health problems. can anxiety/stress cause itching and minor stinging sensations that last a couple of seconds in the vagina/anus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Lavi agreed

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