what is a yeast infection? and how do you get it?
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by a group of microscopic fungi or yeast. There are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies. Under certain conditions, they can become so numerous they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas. Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections, thrush, skin and diaper rash, and nailbed infections. \n\nMost candidal infections can be treated at home with over-the-counter or prescription medication and can clear within a week. But if some other disease has weakened your immune system, consult your doctor for any new symptoms before attempting self-treatment. You may risk getting an infection. \n\nYeast infections \n\nMost women can treat yeast infections at home with over-the-counter medications: \n\nMiconazole (Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal)
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Could be a Candida (yeast infection)...\n\nHere are some Infection Signs and Symptoms\n\nTypical Yeast Infection Symptoms\nVaginal itching \nVaginal discharge that may be thick, white, and   lumpy like cottage cheese \nVaginal soreness, irritation, or burning \nRash or redness on the skin outside the vagina  (vulva) \nBurning on urination \nPainful vaginal intercourse (sex)\n\nIf this continues, you should see a doctor...if you have been diagnosed with one before, you can get an ointment like monistat to clear it up.
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Thrush is what typical yeast infections are called.  If the amount of yeast (fungus) overrides the body's defense you get "thrush".\n\nIt is considered a mild contagious.  A guy can get "jock itch" if he has sex with someone who has a yeast infection due to the large amount his body is now encountering.  Same with all other parts of the body, especially mouth.  May happen, may not.
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Usually the symptoms of a yeast infection are itching and a whitish, cottage cheese-like discharge.  It could also be something called Trichomonas which is contracted with having sexual intercouse with someone that has it.  If it is yeast, you can get something over-the-counter to treat it.  If it is Trichomonas you need to go to the doctor and get a prescription.
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There is not necessarily always going to be discharge with yeast infections, and women are prone to them around their menstrual period.  It is also possible if you take in too much sugar that you could have developed a yeast infection, see your physician.
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In where? And what kind of white stuff?\n\nAre you a female? Are you having a white vaginal discharge that's a little like cottage cheese? If so, yeast infection.
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Talk to your doctor.  The discharge might be related to the medication upsetting the natural balance of the vagina.  If the discharge is a creamy consistency and accompanied by itching, then it's a yeast infection that can be easily treated with products you can get at a pharmacy.
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Get your doctor to see if you have a yeast infection.  Also ask your doctor or go to a clinic where you can be anonymously tested for HIV.  I am not saying by any means that you may have this. I got a yeast infection once in my mouth and throat because I was on some major antibiotics and a doctor gave me PREDNISONE which lowered my immune system. Sometimes an adult gets a yeast infection there from lowered immune system. If so, your doctor will likely give you Nystatin Swish and Swallow plus something like Diflucan. That is, if it is a yeast infection and that medication is right for you.
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You will have itching and a white discharge.  Go to your doctor if you have any type of discharge that is not clear.  A little clear discharge is normal.  You could try the over the counter remedies but from my experience they don't work very well.  Even so, you're better off getting a firm diagnosis from your doctor.  What you think may be a yeast infection may actually be something else and would need a different treatment.
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yeast infections have nothing to do with not showering...you don't have to shower for days after sex...please don't do that as the world does not want to smell you...but not showering will not cause yeast infections.  yeast infections are an over growth of yeast in the vagina...men can some times get them too.  they are often caused by over eating sugar which feeds the yeast, wearing tight non breathable clothing like tight pants and polyester under wear, or panty hose, sitting around in wet clothing like a bathing suit, having one and not washing your underwear in hot water to kill it, wiping back to front, birth control pills can also sometimes cause it.
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I don't know about the brewer's yeast,  but a couple of the responses you have gotten here are just plain wrong.  A vaginal yeast infection is just that, it is an infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the vaginal canal, often resulting from loss of the normal bacteria found in this area.  The usual culprit is an organism called Candida albicans.  This is a yeast, not bacteria.  Many antibiotics when taken by women can cause a reduction of the normal bacteria in the vaginal canal, the loss of bacteria allows yeast ro grow.  Other things that can cause vaginal yeast infections can be douches, bubble baths and even sex.  There is a complex environment within the vagina a certain amount of bacteria and even a small amount of yeast is normal. also there is a normal pH.  If any of these factors become imbalanced, an infection often occurs.
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A yeast infection is caused by yeast. It grows where it is warm and mosit and is caused by a fungus. You will  have a lot of itching & burning. There is often a white discharge. \nA bladder infection is caused by bacteria in the bladder. You can get both from sexual intercourse. A bladder infection will cause burning while you urinate, stomach pain, fever, dark & cloudy urine, and sometimes blood in the urine.\nIf you notice more of a problem with itching & odor, it is probably a yeast infection, which you can treat with an over the counter remedy. (Monistat, for example) If you have a lot of burning WHILE you pee, you should see your doctor for testing & antibiotics. Left untreated, it can travel to your kidneys and cause scarring.
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Causes of Yeast Infection\n\nLowered immunity\nPoor nutrition\nPhysical and mental stress.\nUse of some antibiotics\nBirth control pills\nMenstrual periods\nDiabetes\nPregnancy\n\nHow to Avoid Yeast Infection?\n\nWear loose cotton underwear or panties (no synthetic-fiber clothes). Don't wear panty hose, leggings, and tight jeans every day.\nDon't use deodorant sanitary pads or tampons and feminine hygiene sprays, or bubble bath, especially if you feel an infection.\nChange out of wet clothes as soon as possible. Before changing, use your blow dryer on a low to dry your genital area.\nWipe from front to back after every use of the toilet. This may prevent reaching the bacteria from rectum to your vagina.\nDo not keep your stomach empty for a long time.
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As a Gynecologist, I would advise you seek counsel from your PCP or a local speacialist. Restrict any procrastination.\n\nVaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.\n\nThe acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.\n\nYeast infections can be very uncomfortable, but are usually not serious. Symptoms include the following:\n\nItching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina) \nA white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese \nPain during sexual intercourse \nSwelling of the vulva \nYeast infections are so common that 3/4 of women will have one at some time in their lives. Half of all women have more than one infection in their lives. If you have symptoms of a yeast infection, your doctor will probably want to talk to you about your symptoms and examine you to make sure a yeast infection is the cause.\n\nYeast infections are usually treated with medicine that you put into your vagina. This medicine may be a cream that you insert in your vagina with a special applicator, or it may be a suppository that you put into your vagina and allow to dissolve on its own. Medicine in a cream form can also be put on your vulva to help relieve itching. Medicine in a pill form that you take by mouth is also available.\n\nHere are some things you can do to help prevent another yeast infection:\n\nDon't wear tight-fitting or synthetic-fiber clothes. \nWear cotton panties. \nDon't wear pantyhose or leotards every day. \nUse your blow dryer on a low, cool setting to help dry your genital area after you bathe or shower and before getting dressed. \nWipe from front to back after using the toilet. This may help prevent the bacteria that normally live in your rectum from getting into your vagina. \nChange out of wet swimsuits or other damp clothes as soon as you can. \nDon't douche or use feminine hygiene sprays, deodorant sanitary pads or tampons, or bubble bath, and avoid using colored or perfumed toilet paper. These items seem to affect the balance of acidity of the vagina and can lead to symptoms of a yeast infection.
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EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!\nAwesome though. lol lol\n\nWhat's the difference between a pizza and a yeast infection?\nYou eat the crust of the pizza.
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What 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.
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Does it have an odor?  Do you suffer from itching? Is is clear or milky white in coloring? You may have a yeast infection.  I would call your general physician or gynocologist and relate the discharge to her.  It could be nothing just general femine stuff even I find my body tends to get excited when mentally i'm not but you may have something more serious. \nsymptoms of vaginal yeast infections \n\n how can you tell that your crotch rot is really a yeast infection and not something else? most medical types say that you should go to a doctor to get it diagnosed the first time, and then once you know what you're looking for, you can figure it out yourself the next time and respond appropriately. i used to blow this off as a bunch of MDs protecting their turf and their profits, but more and more evidence is accumulating that wimmin often misdiagnose themselves as having a yeast infections when they really have something else. this is bad because you might have a more serious problem that isn't getting treated while you futz around with yeast treatments. just as bad, if you use an over-the-counter treatment for yeast and you don't really have yeast infection, you might be creating your own personal race of drug-resistant super-yeast, and next time you have a real yeast infection it could be damned hard to get rid of. \n\na doctor can tell for sure if you have a yeast infection by taking a swab and looking in a microscope. most of us can't do this at home, but sometimes you can tell by the feel, look, and smell that you have a yeast infection. if your symptoms don't match this list, or you are confused or uncertain, go see a doctor if at all possible.\n\n\n feels like an intense itching, burning sensation, localized in your vagina and vulva. this itching is not always present, but can get really bad, so bad you can hardly walk, let alone ride your bike to the pharmacy or doctor to get it treated. \n looks like clumpy nasty white stuff. most medical descriptions compare the discharge to ricotta cheese, but it can range from thick and not clumpy to faintly yellow to thin and clear. \n\n smells like bread or beer. in fact, it smells pretty much exactly like yeast, although the yeast used in brewing and baking is an entirely different species (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). no bacteria could smell like that, so it's a great diagnostic. \n\nfinally, in response to a recent question, i point out that a yeast infection will NOT cause you to miss your period.\n\n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nrecognizing other types of infections\nthere are other nasty creatures besides yeast that can sometimes infect your crotch, and it's helpful to know the symptoms of all of them so you can be really sure before you go treat yourself for a yeast infection you might not have. \n\n a bacterial infection of the vagina can feel a lot like a yeast infection if the vulval area is itchy or painful. unlike a yeast infection, the discharge can be dark yellow, green, or brown. and it won't smell like bread: it can smell like fish or something rotting, particularly after you have sex. if you think you might have a bacterial infection, or if you're not sure, get your diseased self to a doctor, sister. the main treatment is prescription antibiotics. \n\n urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are due to bacteria infecting the urethra rather than the vagina. (and if you aren't sure about the difference, check out elf sternberg's page on the sexual anatomy of women.) UTIs can be fairly easily distinguished from vaginal infections by a host of symptoms, including pain or burning when urinating, blood or mucus in urine, needing to urinate often, pain or pressure in back or lower abdomen, and a fever or chills. if you think you might have a UTI, don't mess around: go see a doctor, because the infection can travel up past the bladder, causing kidney damage. \n\n tricho