The Symptoms of Yeast Infection & When to Seek A Diagnosis!

by Kay Holmes
(San Francisco, California, USA)

The symptoms of yeast infection can vary greatly from person to person. They can affect both men and women, and some more severely than others.

Since yeast infection most commonly affects women, this article will address the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.

The most common symptom is an itching in the vaginal area, though other symptoms of yeast infection may also occur, such as:

* Soreness,
* Pain during intercourse,
* Pain during urination,
* Burning,
* Redness and swelling of the vulva (the entrance to the vagina),
* Odorless but thick white vaginal discharge.

On top of the symptoms listed above, yeast infection can also cause general pain and soreness around the vagina and vulva, known as vulvodynia.

You don’t have to experience all of these symptoms to be diagnosed with a yeast infection, and the symptoms can range from mild to severe.

When Should You See A Doctor?

If this is the first time you’ve experienced the symptoms of yeast infection then it’s important you visit a doctor to find out whether it really is yeast infection you’re suffering from.

At times, the symptoms may be confused with underlying conditions, so it’s important to rule these out.

You should also seek a medical diagnosis if:

* You’re not entirely sure whether you do have a yeast infection,

* You start to experience other symptoms or severe pain,

* You’ve used over the counter remedies designed for yeast infection but your symptoms haven’t disappeared.

Diagnosing A Vaginal Yeast Infection

If you go to your doctor with yeast infection symptoms, your doctor may take a specimen from the area to be analyzed in a laboratory.

The yeast will be examined under a microscope to determine whether it is yeast or not.

Many women will experience a yeast infection more than once in their lives, and as such the symptoms of yeast infection may become more easy to recognize, leaving you ready to try various yeast infection remedies.

However, it’s always best to play it safe and see a doctor if you aren’t sure what you’re suffering from.

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