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Yeast infections affect warm, moist parts of the body. Learn the signs and symptoms of yeast infections as they appear on the skin, oral and genital areas....
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Q: Yeast Infection
asked by: confused5 on December 22nd, 2003
New User
Please help? What is a yeast infection? What are the symptoms and what is happening? Thanks!
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nikki_caro
replied on December 22nd, 2003
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Vaginal yeast infections, also called "candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75 percent of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal candida infection, and up to 45 percent have two or more. Women tend to be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or when they are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune-suppressing diseases such as diabetes and hiv infection also are at increased risk.

The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:
· vaginal itch and/or soreness
· thick, white, cheeselike discharge
· "burning" discomfort around the vaginal opening, especially if urine contacts the area
· pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Vaginal yeast infections can be treated with antifungal medicines that are inserted directly into the vagina as tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories
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saturn24
replied on December 22nd, 2003
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Or prescription oral pills from doctor...
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Suzy
replied on December 22nd, 2003
Active User, very eHealthy
I hate yeast infections. They are such a pain in the.............
Backside!!!
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LoraSkyBlue
replied on December 28th, 2003
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Yeast Infections
Pat - it is quite possible to get a yeast infection while perfectly clean.
This is my 1st post here, and i'm surprised at your rude answer!
We all have yeast in our bodies; certain imbalances can cause the
yeast to proliferate.
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