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Bacterial Vaginosis Keeps Coming Back
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Sinus infection keeps coming back constant foul taste in mouth from nasal drip. Antibiotics knock it out and comes back every time?

Rinsing or surgery.: Try frequent sinus and nose rinsing with one of the over the counter kits. Also your physician should consider if you are a candidate for a long term preventive antibiotic use or refer you to an E.N.T. surgeon for considering if surgical treatment would take care of your problem. ...Read more
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Are omnipresent single celled organisms which are the both the simplest form of life and the original form of life on earth. The are ...Read more
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Is vaginosis bacterial come from your partner?

No.: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of the good and bad bacteria in the vagina. Something as upset the balance. You can get bacterial vaginosis without ever having sex. It can make you susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia. ...Read more
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Fishy odor coming from vagina? Could I have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

Fishy odor: probably Bacterial vaginosis and not yeast as yeast is usually odorless. ...Read more
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Is my grey chunky discharge from yeast infection?

Usually yeast is: Clumpy and white. I would see your gynecologist so that your discharge can be properly identified and treated. ...Read more
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Yellow gunky stuff coming out my vagina, is this a sign of infection?

Yes it can be: Obviously this could be a sign of infection and thus you should see your pcp or ob/gyn physician for an exam asap. They will be able to let you know what is causing this, and will be able to appropriately treat you. ...Read more
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Help docs? I'm having vaginal odor coming back after yeast infection treatment?
Vaginitis: there r other causes of vaginitis other than yeast. Exam needed to check wet mount /cultures. Bacterial vaginosis caused by overgrowth of bacteria and causes symptoms when normal vaginal flora has been disrupted. this produces a fishy odor. This is easily treated with either oral or topical vaginal cream. This is not an STD. ...Read more
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Why does BV keep coming back?

Re-infection?: If bacterial vaginosis keeps returning, a woman may be getting re-infected by her partner. Both persons should consider getting examined and treated at the same time. A woman might recover better if she keeps semen out of her vagina for a while, to allow her vagina to naturally self-clean and return to normal. That means using condoms. ...Read more
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Fishy/yeast like smell coming from vagina. What is wrong with me?
Infection.: Get medically evaluated.
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Vaginal odor came back after yeast infection treatment, what to do?

Vaginitis: there r other causes of vaginitis other than yeast. Exam needed to check wet mount /cultures. Bacterial vaginosis caused by overgrowth of bacteria and causes symptoms when normal vaginal flora has been disrupted. this produces a fishy odor. This is easily treated with either oral or topical vaginal cream. This is not an STD. ...Read more
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Help! there's white discharge coming from my vagina?

Do not panic!: This might be as simple as a yeast infection which you can treat over the counter. If this does not work, schedule a visit with your doctor to perform an exam and cultures. ...Read more
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Foul odor coming out of my nose and throat/mouth, what's wrong?

See your dentist: In the majority of cases, the cause of bad breath (nose and throat/mouth), or halitosis, is the product of bacteria in the mouth and gum disease. The proper diagnosis is the key to a successful treatment. See your dentist for Halimeter test, diagnosis and bad breath treatment that depends on its cause. Good luck. ...Read more
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Pregnant with really thick stuff coming out my vagina. Yeast infection or mucus plug?

Pregnancy discharge: Vaginal discharge in pregnancy is always suspect.It always needs a check up by your ob-no exceptions.Common problems may be yeast, losing of mucus plug, premature labor, premature rupture of membranes etc.You can not wait! ...Read more
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Will Metronidazole treat the bad odour coming from my sinuses?

Maybe.: Flagyl (metronidazole) kills some bacteria, & other organisms, that can cause chronic sinusitis. It's usually tried in combination with another drug. We don't usually use it at first, with acute sinusitis, though, unless we have a reason to try it before other drugs (like allergies to other meds, cause of sinusitis, if known, foreign travel, etc.) Don't drink alcohol when taking it! Ask doc why. ...Read more
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What is the foul smell coming from my vagina and vaginal discharge ?
Have it checked: Any fluid that stays for a while can have a smell. If you have a foul-smelling discharge, have it checked as it can be from an infection and of highlight of these is trichomonas which needs antibiotics. Other infections possible, and our sense of smell may all be different. ...Read more
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Does bacterial vaginosis cause bad odour from the nose?

No: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women ages 15-44. It is an infection caused when there is an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. It does not cause bad odors from the nose. You may have a chronic sinus / upper respiratory infection. Best to consult with an ENT. ...Read more
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Mucus keeps coming out of my vagina. Is it normal or what?

Possibly: Unless the discharge itches, burns or has an abnormal odor; it is probably normal. A woman's discharge changes throughout the month as her hormones change. ...Read more
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I have fluid coming out of my vagina, is it a yeast infection?
Consider 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. ...Read more
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Vag infection is not BV or STD or yeast. So is the bacteria coming from my partner? If it's not BV then it's not my own naturally occurring bacteria?
Vaginitis: You don't say what the causative agent of your vaginitis is, but if not trichomoniasis, chlamydia or gonorrhea it is unlikely it is sexually transmitted. Discuss this with your gynecologist. They are very knowledgeable and can guide you appropriately since they are in possession of more info than you are providing here. Good luck. ...Read more
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Does this cheese like materall come from tonsilS for 2 months keeps coming back cause throat tightening post nasal drip need antibiotic? Clindomycin?

Throat: You should get a culture. Called a tonsil stone and may result from acid reflux. Reflux may explain your drip. See an ent ...Read more
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My vagina feels really itchy tested for yeast and bacterial vaginitis both came back negative?

Could be trich: That's a pretty itchy std. Have you had any recent unprotected sex? Some people also make antibodies against sperm, which could cause an allergic-type reaction. Have your doc do a wet prep or send out a one swab for testing. ...Read more
Bacterial Infection Of The Vagina (Definition)
Overgrowth of bacteria in the lining of the vagina, causing a characteristic fishy odor, ...Read more
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