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Does flonase cause yeast infection
A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 20 years experience
Several factors: Several factors can cause a yeast infections-
1. Local balance of normal flora is disrupted, typically from the recent use of antibiotics; 2. Impaire... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yeast : Yeast infections are due to a fungus called Candida which is normally found in the vagina. However, if there is a lack of healthy vaginal bacteria it ... Read More
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Dr. Jennifer Frankanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Fungus: A yeast infection is caused by fungus (often candida albicans) that multiplies in your mouth, your vagina, or your skin.
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Dr. Doyle Sam Spenceanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Immunocom: Immunocompromised patients and patinets on antibiotics, may also result from xerostoma and poorly fitting dentures and partials.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Ziad Aklanswered
Infectious Disease 33 years experience
Candida: It is caused by one of several fungi of the genus candida. The most common is candida albicans. There are other types of yeasts that do not cause vagi... Read More
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Dr. Harry Greenberganswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Doubtful: I've never heard of stress causing a yeast infection. You should see your ob/gyn or primary care doc for evaluation. Stress can cause outbreaks of o... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Yes: Severe or chronic stress is known to have a negative effect on the immune system and could plausibly increase the likelihood of getting a yeast infect... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Kathleen Mullaneanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
No: Acyclovir is an antiviral agent. It is very specific to the molecular machinery of some herpes viruses. It does not suppress the immune system nor ... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A Verified Doctoranswered
22 years experience
No: The best documented risk factors for spontaneous abortion are advanced maternal age, maternal smoking, and previous history of spontaneous abortion. M... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 50 years experience
See below: I assume you refer to yeast vaginitis. Effective treatments include vaginal preparations that contain nystatin, miconazole, clotrimazole, butoconazole... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
There are: many many other reasons for vaginal itching including but not limited to DRYNESS and estrogen deficiency! This needs the attention of your GYN special... Read More
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669 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Mullaneanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Rarely: Yeast infections usually only grow on the surface of mucous membranes (mouth, throat, vagina) ; skin. Rarely, they can migrate up the urethra ; cause... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Candidal vaginitis: If you are referring to vaginal candidiasis it is not likely to produce nausea. If this persists, go and see a doctor. Good luck.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Scott Welkeranswered
General Surgery 29 years experience
No.: Condoms come out of the package sterile, they contain no bacteria, viruses, or yeast. A condom should only be used once of course!
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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