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A member asked:

Hello docs. i was wondering can yeast infections cause anal itching?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Yeast (candida) can cause peri-anal irritation and anal itching.

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Answered 3/24/2017

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Could a yeast infection cause vaginal/anal cracking from itching/scratching?

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Hi doc, if Im experiencing a yellow discharge and slight itching in the vagina, could this be a yeast infection? Theres no burning or pain though.

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Is it necessary to treat a yeast infection or does it go away on its own? Had itching, doc said I have it. 4 days later now i no longer have symptoms.

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Help! persistant vaginal itching. Hormones? I am having a problem with vaginal itching and discharge. It started several months ago when i was diagnosed with a yeast infection. The doc gave me diflucan and it helped but never really fixed the problem. It

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My doc presribed me amox-clav for a UTI but i'm pretty sure I have a yeast infection. No urge to urinate, or crazy pain. Just lots of vaginal itching, and slight burn when urinating. What should I do & does this sound like a UTI or a yeast infection?

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