is Vaginitis the same as a yeast infection?
Question by WhipperSnapper: is Vaginitis the same as a yeast infection?
I’m doing a report or candida albicans which causes yeast diseases and symptoms (i.e yeast infections) so I was wondering if vaginitis is the same as yeast infections. Can you let me know?
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Answer by Jay-Jay
No, they’re not the same.
A yeast infection isn’t a disease it’s an infection caused when the natural yeast within the body overgrow, where as vaginitis is a more general irritation of the vulva – this can be caused by a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis or general irritation from contact with chemicals such as soaps.
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What is the best treatment for a yeast infection?
Question by nolegirl09: What is the best treatment for a yeast infection?
I think i have a yeast infection, because i feel discomfort and it burns when i go to the bathroom? Its also sore. Do you have any advice on how to treat this?
thanks
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Answer by Meadows-Phillips is a mouthful
Go to the doctor if this is your first yeast infection.
For me, Monistat and Diflucan both didn’t work. I had to have a prescription strength yeast infection cream. I used it for seven days and it worked great. Diflucan works great for some people, but it didn’t make a difference at all to me.
ETA: If you do use Monistat, make sure you get the 7 day and not the 1 or 3. The 7 day is more effective. The 3 and 1 day treatments are concentrated and can really burn your skin.
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Q&A: Is it possible to get a yeast infection 2 days into antibiotics?
Question by It’s just me: Is it possible to get a yeast infection 2 days into antibiotics?
I have been taking keflex for a few spider bites and I’m supposed to take 1, 4x a day for 7 days. I think I’m getting a yeast infection but it’s only been 2 full days into the pills. Thanks.
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Answer by whitejo45
The problem with antibiotics is that they work against all bacteria in your body and do not discriminate against the good or bad kind, so I think it is quite possible you have a yeast infection but please remember that yeast infection symptoms can be similar to other unrelated conditions, your doctor will diagnose for sure.
Good bacteria actually help to keep yeast levels in control, a sort of inner body balancing act if you like.
When the good bacteria are killed off by antibiotics then yeast wins the battle and starts the infection by multiplying out of control.
You need to try to replace the good bacteria, to restore the balance and as mentioned a good way to do this is to eat yoghurt. But you need to eat the variety with the live cultures, commonly marketed as pro biotic.
It is preferable to eat the natural variety at first, if you like this, for best results, at least until you are off the antibiotics.
You will also find that pro biotic products are not just limited to yoghurts I am seeing milk shakes and other items appearing at the stores.
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How long does a yeast infection last? And how do you get it?
Question by Ashleigh: How long does a yeast infection last? And how do you get it?
These past two weeks I’ve had a serious itch in my vaginal area, just realized it’s an yeast infection. I’ve dont some research but none of it gave information about about how long it could last. I’ve never had intercourse before but I have been fingered not sure if i could of gotten it from that. But let me know.
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Answer by Emma L
It will last until it is treated. You need an anti-fungal cream, or oral tablet to treat it. Yeast infections will not go away on their own, the yeast will continue to multiply. If this is the first time this has happened, I suggest you see your doctor, as other things can cause this sort of itching, some of which can be serious.
You can get yeast infections in a number of ways, intercourse with an infected partner being only one. If you wear tight fitting underwear (especially if it is not cotton) or tights regularly, using strongly scented soap or shower gel, or from having diabetes (the excess sugar in your urine encourages yeast growth); this is one reason I think you should check with your doctor.
Natural yogurt can help reduce the itch, but please get this checked out!
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