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- $Title{Are Vaginitis and Yeast Infection the Same Condition?}
- $Subject{yeast vaginitis Infection Infections Genitourinary System
- vagina bacterial candidiasis trichomoniasis itching vaginal itch urination
- intercourse antifungal terconazole bacteria bacterium}
- $Volume{A-14, J-14}
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- Are Vaginitis and Yeast Infection the Same Condition?
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- QUESTION: I am puzzled and am sure that many of your readers may have the
- same question. Is vaginitis and yeast infection the same condition? How is
- it treated?
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- ANSWER: I think you are right, many women are confused about this situation
- and so the answer to your question may, hopefully, help a lot of women.
- Actually yeast infection is only one type of vaginitis, which is defined as
- any inflammation of the mucosal tissue which lines the vagina. The causes of
- the problem are many and can include infections, changes in hormone balance,
- mechanical irritation and even allergic reactions. There are three major
- types of infection, bacterial, yeast (it goes by the name of candidiasis in
- medical circles), and trichomoniasis. About 20-40% of all vaginal infections
- can be attributed to a yeast infection. The most common complaint is one of
- itching in the vaginal area. Other problems may include redness and
- tenderness of external tissue, and pain during urination and intercourse. The
- discharge is usually thick, white and cheesy in nature. Symptoms like these
- usually demand attention from a physician and the cause can be determined.
- Once the cause is clear, a choice of medication can be made, and the
- prescription of an antifungal agent, such as terconazole, in either cream or
- suppository form, can rapidly cure the infection and alleviate the symptoms.
- Then it will be up to you and your physician to try to determine the source of
- your infection, so that you can take all the steps necessary not to repeat
- past mistakes and avoid the reoccurrence of this most uncomfortable situation.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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