A 21-year-old female asked:
how long can a yeast infection last? i been having a lot of itching n burning sensation can it be something else than a yeast infection?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
It may or may not: Be a yeast infection. When it doubt get it checked by a physician. A yeast infection usually resolves in one to two weeks with appropriate treatment. It may take longer for those who are immunocompromised.
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