Question 1

how to know if i have an untreated yeast infection?

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Vaginal Yeast ?: Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness ; itching of the vulva; burning with urination ; vaginal intercourse ; a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Question 2

i think i have a yeast infection..what could happened if i leave it untreated?

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Treatment is simple: If you are referring to vaginal yeast infection, you should get treated with at least using over the counter medication. There are multiple anti- fungal creams at the drug store and they are not expensive. Ask the pharmacist for help. 

You may also have a different type of infection, like bacterial vaginosis. Seek medical care with a gynecologist or a family physician.

Question 3

how to know if i have herpes or an untreated yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Medical eval: Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness ; itching of the vulva; burning with urination ; vaginal intercourse ; a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent. Local symptoms from a herpes simplex 2 infection are usually is seen 2 to 12 days after exposure ; consists of a cluster of lesions that look like blisters. The lesions can appear.

Question 4

i need help! how do i know if i have herpes or an untreated yeast infection?

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Medical eval: Yeast can present with clumpy, white vaginal discharge to a watery, white discharge. Sometimes a discharge is not apparent. There is no odor. It can cause swelling and redness of vulva along with itching and burning pain. It may lead to pain with urination or intercourse. Herpes 
simplex - The lesions may be preceded several days by itching &amp;/or pain. They start as red bumps which then develop

Question 5

what happens when a yeast infection is left untreated?

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It persists: Yeast infection usually persist if left untreated and can predispose to other infections, such as bacterial infection.

Question 6

could you tell me what happens if you leave a yeast infection untreated?

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Your own discomfort: A yeast infection commonly causes itching and redness, so that is the worst.  However sometimes women think they have a yeast infection but actually have something else, so if it doesn't go away on its own it is wise to get checked.  Yeast infections can be treated with over the counter meds.  If you don't want to take a med stop all sugar, carbs, fruit, alcohol.  Can try yeast arrest.

Question 7

is it safe to leave a yeast infection untreated?

Accepted Answer

Well...: You could but it could spread to the surrounding skin.  Why not treat it and get rid of the symptoms?

Question 8

can a yeast infection turn into trichomonas infection if untreated?

Accepted Answer

No: Yeast is one thing and trichomonas is another.  A person could have both infections at the same time thogh.

Question 9

is it possible to get herpes like sores from an untreated yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Candida (yeast) infections can present as red bumps or pustules that might resemble a herpetic sore or ulcer in their later stages.  Herpes sores are usually very distinctive in that they start out as blisters in clusters, are usually painful and last 5-15 days and resolve, often to reccur again in the same spot.  As a rule candia infections do not behave in this fashion.

Question 10

what is the worst that can happen if you leave a yeast infection totally untreated for too long?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Vaginal yeast infections have few complications, and probably nothing serious would happen, just continuing discomfort. But are you sure it&#x27;s yeast? The main symptom is itching; discharge or odor suggests another problem, including STDs. And some yeast infections are due to underlying health problems, expecially diabetes. Best to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.

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