can a vaginal yeast infection irritate the area around the urethra? . i was recently treated in the er for a severe infection from a finger injury that was speading up to my wrist. i was given 2 antibiotic injections and home course of two oral antibiotics. within a few days i began showing vaginal swelling irritation and itching. after finishing the pills i have the typical yeast discharge and the area around the urethra is red swollen and tender. can this cause other problems and travel up the urethra?
yeast can most definitely irritate the urethra if you have a vaginal yeast infection. use a topical yeast cream and smear on this area as well; this can even be mixed with some 1% hydrocortisone cream to help with the irritation. it is not likely to travel up your urethra but it can definitely irritate this delicate tissue.