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My yeast infection returned after 1 wk. i'm afraid it's serious or it may be b/c current antibiotics for throat. see doctor or just use otc medicine?

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Dr. David Miller answered

See your doc: If you are having chronic problems with yeast infections and/or get a yeast infection while taking antibiotics, you should be seen by your doctor so that it can be properly evaluated and treated.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get help: Don't continue to guess and suffer the burning pain. Get the help of your physician. This can be figured out so easily.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 1/13/2012

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A member asked:

My yeast infection returned after 1 wk. i'm afraid it's serious or it may be b/c current antibiotics for throat. see doctor or just use otc medicine?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Miller answered

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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