What is a yeast infection what does it look like?
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A yeast infection can be commonly known and "thrush"\nYou may have this infection in your mouth, anus or vagina.\nif you have thrush in the vagina you can be very itchy, inflammed and have a whitish discharge that can be thick or runny.\n\nThere are many reasons for the infection it is best to have it checked out by your doctor.\nSometimes after having antibotics the bodies immune system can be out of whack and you can get the infection.\nDon't be embarrassed it is not uncommon.\n\nGo see your doctor for some help as it can be quite uncomfortable.
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Conditions will get worst. You'll get more thick, white, possibly curd-like vaginal discharge & pain during intercourse & pain during urinating & also men can get yeast infections through continued unprotected sex if not treated immediately. Male sexual partners may develop genital irritation and genital itching, especially if they are uncircumcised, but usually there is no discharge.
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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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The symptoms of vaginal yeast infection include:\n\nVaginal itching that is often severe. \nVaginal discharge that is usually white, curdlike, and odorless. \nRed, irritated skin around the opening to the vagina (labia). \nPain while urinating when urine touches irritated skin. \nPain in the vagina during sexual intercourse. \nSymptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.\n\nThere also another way you can wipe yourself with your finger down there if its white and sticky its yeast, but you'll probably known before that cause you'll just known.
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Symptoms of a UTI are burning with urination, frequent urination, urgency and possibly foul smelling urine or blood in your urine.  A  yeast infection has cottage cheese type discharge, severe perineal itching and an odor of fresh baking bread aka a yeasty smell.
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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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Maybe you have a yeast infection.
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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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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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Go see the doctor.  It is probably not a yeast infection.
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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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All women have a natural odor to their vaginas(inside parts) and vulvas(outside parts). You should only worry if it smells yeasty (like bread or beer), fishy, vinegary, or your discharge has a weird color such as green, grey, or dark yellow. Normal color discharge can range from clear to white to off-white or slightly yellow. It can even vary in consistancy from thin and watery to thick like paste.\n\nThe best thing to do to keep the smells manageable is wash daily with a washcloth and mild soap like dove on the OUTSIDE ONLY. Never ever douche unless prescribed a medicinal one by your doctor. Doing so isn't good for your natural vaginal flora and can increase your chances of infection.\n\nCheck out the site below. It is full of good information about a woman's body and can answer a ton of questions!
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symptoms of a yeast infection include intense itching inside of and/or surrounding the vagina, andburning sensation,odor. These can mimick several STDs. If you buy an OTC yeast infection cream (one with an anti-fungal agent called miconozale,not just cream that moisturizes) and it cures the itch then you probably just had a yeast infection but I would go for an STD check anyway.
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Sounds like a yeast infection. Get to a Dr.
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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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No.  But you'd better seek medical attention to get it cleared up.  Yeast is natural in the body and only presents a problem when there is an overgrowth of the normal amount.
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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