what are the causes and symptoms of a yeast infection? i'm scared that i might have one, how can i find out? and if i do have one... i really don't want to go to the doctor...how can i treat it? please help!
Additional info, added Friday December 30 2005, 4:07 pm: ok i don't know... maybe it's not a yeast infection... it kind of looks like little yellowish pimple-type things and it just hurts- it doesn't itch, it's just like a soar spot and its really irritating. any idea on what it is?. Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? sunshine1232 answered Friday December 30 2005, 5:45 pm: well mostly to cure it you need to drink a good amount of cranberry juice i have had yeast infections and drinking cranberry juice cured it it should cure up in a few weeks and if it doesn't i suggest you go see your regular doctor. [ sunshine1232's advice column | Ask sunshine1232 A Question ]
arozealwayzdiez answered Friday December 30 2005, 5:24 pm: It might possibly just be from your underwear and your pants irritating the skin down there. If you walk a lot that occurs. Because your underwear and pants will get a piece of skin in just the right place and rub it raw, like a blister. It is irritating as all hell too. Well hope I helped!
If you go to this page, it will provide with an overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of yeast infections. You can read other contents on this page to learn more about yeast infections. [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
onlyme answered Friday December 30 2005, 4:00 pm: if you are really itchy then you most likely have one. You should go to a drug store and in like the isle with the pads and tampons there is medicene for yeast infections. there is different things you can use just look around, it might be embarrassing but you might want to bring a friend, thye could really help you.
naimee answered Friday December 30 2005, 3:57 pm: Well, first. If you think you have a bacterial infection down-below, you need to tell your mother. Not all bacterial infections can be serious, but some can. To treat most infections like yeast infections, you need to have a prescribed cream that you put into your vagina, or oral medicine. Symptoms of a yeast infection are; Itching & Burning around the vagina, a white discharge that may look like cottage cheese, pain during sexual intercourse, & swelling of the vulva.
To prevent yourself from getting another yeast infection if it is one;
- Don't wear tight-fitting clothes.
- Wear cotton panties.
- Don't wear tights much.
- Use a blow dryer when drying down-below. (;
- Wipe from front to back after using the toilet.
- DO NOT douche or use sprays to help avoid smells, deoderent sanitary pads/tampons.
- Don't use bubble bath when taking a bath.
- Avoid using colored or perfumed toilet paper.
Causes of yeast infections are;
- Sexual transmission.
- Injury to your vulva or vaginal membranes.
- Horomones.
- Changes in your diet.
- Condoms [Using certain lubricants during sexual intercourse.]
- Clothing, (tight fitting clothes)
- Antibiotics.
I'd also suggest trying to drink LOADS of water & cranberry juice. Because, both of them can really help when it comes to bacterial infections. :) [ naimee's advice column | Ask naimee A Question ]
DeadMemories answered Friday December 30 2005, 3:56 pm: Here are a few sites that you might find interesting :
ThugGirl041790 answered Friday December 30 2005, 3:46 pm: It usually itchs in that area.. You have anasty discharge.. and it stings/burns when you pee.. you can treat it with a cream.. ask a phamasist at a store such as CVS or Walgreens.. ♥ Dez [ ThugGirl041790's advice column | Ask ThugGirl041790 A Question ]
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