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The left side of my perineum is a bit swollen and itchy. i also have an itchy anus. could it be thrush?
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Yeast infection: Thrush, to be specific, is an oral infection with yeast. If you have a yeast infection (vulvovaginitis) there are several OTC preparations which may be effective. Contact your friendly pharmacist.
Answered 9/16/2017
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