Question 1

is it possible to have a yeast infection and not know about it? i have dry sensitive skin in that area as well.

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Yeast infection: Yes, you may have a yeast infection and not be aware of it.

Question 2

i wish to know how do you tell if you have a yeast infection?

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See your gyn: For an exam and culture, will usually ahve white discharge and will itch, vulva will be red and irritated.

Question 3

can you shave if you have a yeast infection?

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Yeast infection: It would probably be a good idea to hold off shaving any area of skin in which yeast infection is occurring, since shaving creates breaks in the skin (even if you cannot see them), as well as just irritating the area and either promoting the yeast infection or making it more difficult to treat effectively.

Question 4

how do you know if you have a yeast infection?

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Symptoms & tests: I am not sure what location is of concern. In women, vaginal yeast infection is by far the most common one. Usually, they complain of curdy, discharge with or without associated burning. Frequently, they may have no symptoms. Using KOH preparation or a new test called affirm may confirm the presence of vaginal yeast. Gi yeast may be revealed at the time of egd/colonoscopy. Thrush is visible yeast.

Question 5

how can you tell if you have a yeast infection?

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Itchy rash: A typical yeast infection is associated with itching in or around the vagina. There may be a thick white or greenish yellow discharge, swelling and tenderness. Usually yeast infections occur after someone has been on antibiotics or the area is subjected to frequent warm moist conditions.

Question 6

is it bad to shave while you have a yeast infection ?

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Yeast infection: I am assuming you mean your genitalia? If you are being treated, the risk of furthering infection would be minimal, but best to wait until the infection has been effectively eliminated. Shaving creates breaks in the skin which will make it more difficult to eradicate the yeast.  Even if the yeast is creating vaginal infection, the leakage onto surrounding tissue may prolong the infection.

Question 7

not sure how can you tell you have a yeast infection?

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ITCHING&DISCHARGE: The main symptoms of yeast infection are vaginal itch and white cheesy vaginal discharge
it can sometimes cause pain or burning during urination and during sex.

Question 8

how do you know you have a yeast infection in general?

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Burning, itching,,,: A yeast infection of the vagina or vulva may cause severe itching, burning, soreness, irritation, and a whitish or whitish-gray cottage cheese-like discharge, often with a curd-like appearance.  In the clinic, etc. Diagnosis is done with a scraping or swab of the area placed on a microscope slide, which is treated with KOH dissolving the cells and leaving the candida yeast cells.

Question 9

what happens if you have a yeast infection and do not treat it?

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Depends on details: Yeast is a life form, and there are many kinds. Some live with humans, as a normal part of us. If these "friends" of ours get to be more than desired, we call it a yeast overgrowth... such as when seen in the mouth, on the skin, in the vagina, etc... If they get even more overgrown, or if any yeast go where they are not supposed to live, we call them infections... which can worsen if untreated.

Question 10

don?t understand how can you tell if you have a yeast infection?

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Burning, itching,,,: A yeast infection of the vagina or vulva may cause severe itching, burning, soreness, irritation, and a whitish or whitish-gray cottage cheese-like discharge, often with a curd-like appearance.  In the clinic, etc. Diagnosis is done with a scraping or swab of the area placed on a microscope slide, which is treated with KOH dissolving the cells and leaving the candida yeast cells.

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