Help!! Yeast infection....?
819197
Yeast infections generally don't go away by themselves, however, if it's not too serious, it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot at going away on its own. \n\nTo help your body help itself, try to keep the area as try and clean as possible. If it doesn't go away within a week or so, I would consult your medical advisor.
970172
well yeast infections happen for a lot of reasons. I would try stop using the products that you are using. Also if you wear a lot of silk panties, thongs, etc that will cause it as well. I have also heard that sleeping without underwear is good once in awhile, lets it breathe. You should go to the doc and get that checked out tho. Good luck
1118998
bacteria.  Could be a yeast infection or other bacteria.  Could be a chemical imbalance.  Could be nothing.  See your pediatrician.
613555
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.
1139038
you need to see a doctor.... a number of things could be wrong.  something as simple as a yeast infection or something more serious.
816772
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.
78743
I honestly have never heard of the swelling before but the discharge is pretty tell-tale. Your choices are: vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection (commonly caused by Candida albicans), trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia. Every woman is different so it is possible that whatever is going on with you is causing swelling that your doctor may not have even seen before and therefore has no basis for comparison. So my advice would definitely be to get a second opinion immediately. This could be something so simple and easily treatable with antibiotics, creams, or ointments. Or it could be something more serious that requires immediate treatment and follow-up. Either way, knowing and doing something about it will save you a lot of grief and worry and will alleviate discomfort and hopefully solve your problem. Remember this if nothing else: No one cares about you more than you. Do whatever it takes to be proactive about your health and never stop questioning and looking for answers to make sure that you're doing all you can to help yourself. Take care!
56967
I would take him back to the doctor.  I would think he needs to be re-evaluated.  Tell the doctor that you suspect it could be a yeast infection because he is itching.  Children can get yeast infections.  If it is, maybe they could prescribe some Nystatin. Also~ Don't forget to give him probiotics if it is yeast.  (Found at your local health food store)
1067811
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!
984686
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.
584464
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.
470522
Any antibiotic has the potential for causing a yeast infection.What happens is the anti.not only kills the bad germs it also kills the good germs that protect our body.Yeast infections are a common complication.You usually will also burn and itch in your vaginal area.Go to the drugstore and purchase monistat vaginal cream and use it the full seven days.Usually cost less than 10 dollars or you can go to the doc and get a pill if you prefer that instead.Zithromax is an excellent antibiotic
1001219
Sounds like thrush. It's a yeast infection. It's curable.
78561
go to the pharmacy and get an otc yeast infection cream, like monostat. it works well. there will be something to insert into your vagina, which will kill the infection, and a topical creme to apply outside to stop the itching. you should also start eating lots of yogurt to help. some of the acids in yogurt help boost your immunity to getting yeast infections.
495370
Antibiotics typically give me yeast infections.  It sounds like you've got one now.  Go to the drugstore and get some over the counter medication, like Monistat 1 or three day (little cream bottles come in the package that will alleviate the itch while the product takes it's three days to work).  Next time you are prescribed antibiotics, eat alot of yogurt with "live cultures"  (need to read the label closely)   in it.  This will help with your diarrhea AND help prevent a yeast infection.  If this suggestion doesn't work go back to your doctor.  But I betchya it works.
1051659
No it will not go away, you need to see the OB/GYN for an anti-fungal.\n\nI don't understand why you are scared to talk to your mom. Many young women and women in general get yeast infections, and you have one.\n\nDon't wait, it will get worse and then you will regret not getting to the doctor sooner.
699203
You can try an over-the-counter treatment like Monistat if you KNOW it is a yeast infection and have had them before and treated them successfully.\n\nHowever, going to the doctor is really the best way to deal with something like this.  Yeast infections happen because of imbalances in the vagina and should really be evaluated by a doctor.\n\nI just submitted this answer and went back to read other people's answers that came in while I was typing.  One poster suggested a feminine wash.  Do NOT NOT NOT do this!  Douches are very bad for you and can cause further problems.  They will NOT cure the problem and will make it worse!  Further, that person said antibiotics will kill the yeast.  This is NOT true!  In fact, antibiotic usage can actually CAUSE yeast infections.