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How Can One Know Differentiate Between Yeast Infection And Vaginal Infection And What Medication Is To Be Taken?
I am on sure if I have a yeast infection or if I have a vaginal infection I have I have white discharge I m not a itchy I m just uncomfortable I get used infections or I get this infection often this is my fifth time since the year started what medication can I take for this ?
Mon, 22 Aug 2022
Hello,
You are experiencing white discharge from the vagina, it is odorless. You are having recurrent infection that is making you uncomfortable. Yeast infection is odorless while bacterial vaginosis has a fishy smelling odor. Yeast infection may be indicative of uncontrolled diabetes while BV can increase your chances of getting sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea or chlamydia, etc.
You are suggested to take care of your hygiene, take bath regularly, avoid using public washrooms or public toilets. Wear soft cotton clothes and if sexually active, avoid multiple partners and always go for protected sex. Get a urinalysis (R/E and C/S) done to rule out UTI, get STD tests done to be on the safer side and to rule out sexually transmitted diseases. You will be accordingly treated.
Your symptoms are indicative of yeast infection. Since you are getting recurrent infection, it may take time to get well as it is indicative that you have a weakened immune system. You are suggested to take a course of antifungal medicines orally, fluconazole (it is not recommended if you are pregnant). Since the infection is resistant, you can repeat the dose after a gap of 15 days. Apply antifungal medications available as creams, ointments and vaginal suppositories like miconazole (Monistat 3) in the vagina at bed time on every alternate day. Your symptoms should get reduced.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are experiencing white discharge from the vagina, it is odorless. You are having recurrent infection that is making you uncomfortable. Yeast infection is odorless while bacterial vaginosis has a fishy smelling odor. Yeast infection may be indicative of uncontrolled diabetes while BV can increase your chances of getting sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea or chlamydia, etc.
You are suggested to take care of your hygiene, take bath regularly, avoid using public washrooms or public toilets. Wear soft cotton clothes and if sexually active, avoid multiple partners and always go for protected sex. Get a urinalysis (R/E and C/S) done to rule out UTI, get STD tests done to be on the safer side and to rule out sexually transmitted diseases. You will be accordingly treated.
Your symptoms are indicative of yeast infection. Since you are getting recurrent infection, it may take time to get well as it is indicative that you have a weakened immune system. You are suggested to take a course of antifungal medicines orally, fluconazole (it is not recommended if you are pregnant). Since the infection is resistant, you can repeat the dose after a gap of 15 days. Apply antifungal medications available as creams, ointments and vaginal suppositories like miconazole (Monistat 3) in the vagina at bed time on every alternate day. Your symptoms should get reduced.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Hi,
If odor is present along with liquid like watery discharge then it is vaginal infection. However, if it's whitish discharge with no odor and no itching, it is yeast infection. But if you're having burning micturition as well as difficulty in passing urine then it is UTI (urinary tract infection). Accordingly we have to treat it. For yeast, you can use CANDID V GEL, it comes with an applicator which makes it easy to use. For vaginal infection, just make sure you keep the area dry and clean and can take antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jinela Desouza, Neonatologist
If odor is present along with liquid like watery discharge then it is vaginal infection. However, if it's whitish discharge with no odor and no itching, it is yeast infection. But if you're having burning micturition as well as difficulty in passing urine then it is UTI (urinary tract infection). Accordingly we have to treat it. For yeast, you can use CANDID V GEL, it comes with an applicator which makes it easy to use. For vaginal infection, just make sure you keep the area dry and clean and can take antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jinela Desouza, Neonatologist
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