What is the worse a yeast infection can get?
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Its bad if the Pillbury Dough Boy pops out with muffins...
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Commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, and irritation of the vagina and/or vulva, and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that may have a "yeasty" smell like beer or baking bread. It may resemble cottage cheese.\nHome remedies for yeast infection include the consumption or direct application of yogurt or try overthecounter remedies. Severe cases require prescription drugs, and to get prescription you must see the health professional.
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Sounds like a yeast infection. Get to a Dr.
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Well if you are already showing signs and symptoms, than of course the doctors can tell!  As for a yeast infection -possibly but they always say it is something else if your discharge is discolored and if there is a foul smell.  A yeast infection discharge tends to look like cottage cheese and has no odor.  Many STD's or infection can be cured with antibiotics, but some cannot.  Get checked ASAP!  I've never had that happen personally but I had an allergic reaction to some spermicide once it scared me half to death -so go get checked out!  You won't quit freaking out until you do!
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Its when the body doesn't have a level balance of those "good" bacterias. When that goes down you get a yeast infection. they can be painful. If you are taking some kind of medication that lowers your yeast you should eat lots of yogurt. yogurt has lots of the good bacteria in it so that you don't get an infection.
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I believe it is a yeast infection. It is caused when the levels good bacteria for your body are low and this allows yeast to grow since that bacteria fight it off. Check out the site under sources for more info, but I know it can be caused by antibiotics.
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I am like yeast infection prone. Usually you will get an increase in discharge and you might feel a little raw down there. Then the discharge will get really thick and sorta look like cottage cheese. Yeah I know its gross! It will itch soooo bad that you just wanna take a brush down there and go at it. I wouldnt recomend doing that though. There are many reasons woman get yeast infections. Some antibiotics can cause them. You can also get them from too much sex and not rinsing soap off very well. The best thing you can do is go to the drug store and get Monistat one day. Its more expensive than the 7 or 3 day one but it will clear it up a lot faster. Also, for the itching you could use Vagisil. Personally, I am allergic to it but it is suppose to help with the itch. If it feels like it burns when you put it on dont use it. Keep everything clean and dont itch because it will cause infection to get worse and you can cause a skin infection as well. If all of this doesnt work for you, you can call your dr and he will perscribe you a nasty tasting pill. I hope I could help.
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nVarious conditions, such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), can cause vaginal symptoms similar to those of a yeast infection. If you need help determining which condition you have, \n\nWhat is a vaginal yeast infection?\nA vaginal yeast infection is an excess growth of yeast cells in the vagina. Yeast infections are very common in women of childbearing age but can occur at any age. Although they can be uncomfortable, vaginal yeast infections rarely lead to serious health problems.\n\nWhat causes a vaginal yeast infection?\nA healthy vagina normally contains many bacteria and small numbers of yeast cells. The most common bacteria found in the vagina, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing an infection. About 70% to 90% of yeast infections are caused by a strain of yeast called Candida albicans. 1, 2 \n\nWhen there is a change in the normal balance of organisms in the vagina, yeast can overgrow, causing symptoms. This imbalance can be caused by many factors, including use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for other conditions, high estrogen levels (as during pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy), or certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or HIV infection. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\nThe most common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are: \n\nVaginal itching. \nIrritated genital skin. \nPain or burning in the genital area with urination or sexual intercourse. \nIn some cases, white vaginal discharge that is usually curdlike and odorless. Some women have no noticeable discharge. \nSymptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.\n\nHow is a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed?\nVaginal itching and a white vaginal discharge that is odorless and looks like cottage cheese are classic signs of a vaginal yeast infection. However, it's easy to misdiagnose a vaginal infection. If your symptoms are not typical of a yeast infection, you aren't certain of your diagnosis, or you're pregnant and have symptoms, see your health professional. A vaginal exam and possibly a culture of vaginal discharge can help diagnose whether another type of organism is present.\n\nHow is it treated?\nA vaginal yeast infection is usually treated with a vaginal antifungal cream, tablet, or suppository for several days. While some women prefer taking a tablet by mouth, oral treatment may be reserved for recurrent infection that may be caused by yeast throughout the body. This is mainly because oral medication affects the entire body, and vaginal treatment limits its effect to the genital area. Oral antifungal medication can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, and abdominal pain; vaginal treatment is unlikely to cause side effects. \n\nNonprescription vaginal medications are available for treating vaginal yeast infection; vaginal boric acid capsules are another option. If you have had a vaginal yeast infection before, are not pregnant, and are certain your present symptoms are the same as during the previous infection, you can self-treat your infection. If you have a yeast infection that keeps returning despite treatment, see your health professional. A recurring yeast infection can be a sign of another health problem. \n\nYeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not use any medication without first discussing your symptoms with your health professional. \n\nCan vaginal yeast infections recur?\nYes. A yeast infection is considered to be recurrent if you have four or more infections that cause symptoms and are unrelated to antibiotic use within 1 year. Severe or persistent yeast infections are a problem for about 5% of affected women and can be related to diabetes, pregnancy, or another health condition. 2 \n\nIf you have a recurrent vaginal yeast infection, your health professional may do a culture to confirm that yeast is present. You may
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The discharge is from the BV.  You have whats called a dual infection.  The yeast and BV.  Itrs common, especially in the warm months.  It hurt so bad because your cervix and vaginal walls are extremely tender from the infection not to mention that a pelvic exam is never a walk in the park, infection or not.  You probably didnt notice the discharge before because of the yeast med that you were using.  Just make sure that you finish the meds and you will be just fine.
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Antibiotics kill the natural flora (bacteria) that live in your vagina.  When it dies the yeast that is always present can grow faster, causing the infection.  It can be solved by getting a prescription for diflucan when the MD writes for antibiotics.
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Check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org.  I don't know if monilia is a yeast related problem but if you have a yeast problem, it makes everything worse.
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Just from what you posted, it sounds like a yeast infection.\n\nHave you been on antibiotics lately? They can give you a yeast infection. \n\nYou can get a yeast infection for a lot of reasons. Too tight clothes, antiobiotics, etc. \n\nIf you are the only person who has been down there (and I mean hands, too), then I would go to a drugstore and get some OTC medicine.
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It is possible to suffer from a yeast infection without exhibiting all of the symptoms of a yeast infection. Typically a woman will notice a thick discharge, will suffer from itching and irritation, and may experience pain or buring while urinating or having sex. Sometimes the discharge is whitish in color, sometimes it may be more yellow. Sometimes the discharge is odorless, sometimes it may have a yeasty smell to it. Sometimes there may not be any noticeable discharge. Symptoms and the severity of the symptoms can vary among women and how soon the woman seeks to have it diagnosed and treated.\n\nIt is always important to visit your doctor or gynecologist if you suspect you may have a yeast infection, because these symptoms can be easily confused with other conditions that have similar symptoms. Different vaginal infections like a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis and trichominasis can all have similar symptoms, but they are all treated in different ways because they are caused by different organisms.\n\nLike others have said, I am going to advise you to visit a doctor. Don't try to self-treat yourself because you may be trying to treat a vaginal infection that won't respond to the treatments you are trying to use if you're just going by your symptoms. Your doctor will need to do a pelvic exam and take a culture-swab to determine the cause of your infection, so that you can receive the proper treatment.\n\nDon't listen to people on here. Though they are trying to help, they can't correctly diagnose you just by your symptoms. So visit your doctor, or if that's a problem, try locating a low-cost women's health clinic in your area until you can get things smoothed out. Best of luck to you!
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yes you can catch a yeast infection and you CAN get it in your mouth called oral thrush,,,vaginal candidiasis also known as vaginal thrush or as a yeast infection. This condition results from the yeast fungus candida albicans, which often grow rapidly, unimpeded by the bacteria that usually keeps it in check. Symptoms include burning, itching and a "cottage cheese-like" vaginal discharge.
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I don't think that losing weight is related to a yeast infection. Maybe you are less active and that could be due to the yeast infection. And by being less active you don't burn as many calories and therefore lose less weight.\n\nA yeast infection can be treated easily and you should do that. Make sure that it is really a yeast infection before you do. ( If you've already had one you should know)\n\nAnyway, don't neglect it. Take care !! and good luck losing weight. As soon as you feel up to it, do some activity like walking, dancing, exercise.
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Yes I have and had good luck with it. But if you have yeast infection over and over again you might want to see a doctor. Yeast infections can be a signs of being a dibetic. Plus if you have it your sex partner may have it also. And if that is so ya'll could be passing it back and forth.
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With a yeast infection, common symptoms are a cheesy white discharge, irritation, intense burning and itching, and redness in the area.\n\nHowever, you don't have to have ALL of these symptoms. \n\nWhile I wouldn't recommend any over the counter remedies or douches just yet, you could try a less expensive natural approach. Eat plenty of yogurt, cut down on sugar, etc. Also, spread some of that yogurt around your labia, as the bacteria compete with the fungal candida...if it is in fact a yeast infection. That way, you may nip it in the bud before a discharge, odor, or pain rear their ugly heads. \n\nIf the symptoms worsen, there's a vareity of over-the-counter remedies that will suit ya just fine.