A vaginal yeast infection occurs when Candida fungus grows excessively, causing symptoms such as itching, burning, redness and thick white discharge. Bacterial vaginosis (BV), sexually transmitted infections and urinary tract infections can cause similar symptoms. Urgentology Care in Arlington and Colleyville can evaluate your symptoms and recommend appropriate testing before treatment.
Our providers can review your symptoms, evaluate your condition, and discuss appropriate care options based on your individual needs.
If this is your first suspected yeast infection or you're unsure what is causing your symptoms, book a visit for an evaluation and appropriate testing.
If symptoms persist after using an over-the-counter antifungal, or keep coming back, come in for an evaluation. The cause may be something other than yeast or may require different treatment.
Fever with pelvic pain can indicate a more serious infection and needs prompt medical evaluation. Seek emergency care for heavy bleeding, severe pelvic pain, fainting or other severe symptoms.
Yeast Infection
Intense itching, redness, burning and thick white discharge can occur with a vaginal yeast infection. Testing or an evaluation may help confirm the cause.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
BV may cause thin vaginal discharge and a noticeable fishy odor. It is caused by an imbalance in vaginal bacteria and requires different treatment from a yeast infection.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A UTI commonly causes burning when you pee, frequent urges to urinate and bladder pressure. A urine test may help determine whether a urinary infection is causing your symptoms.
Step 1: Private Medical History
Your provider discusses your symptoms, when they started, previous infections, medications and relevant health history in a private clinical setting.
Step 2: Exam and Swab Testing
When appropriate, your provider may recommend an examination or vaginal swab to help identify yeast or another cause of your symptoms.
Step 3: Treatment for the Confirmed Cause
If a yeast infection is diagnosed, your provider may recommend an appropriate antifungal treatment. If symptoms are caused by BV or another infection, treatment will depend on that diagnosis.
Step 4: Preventing Repeat Infections
We’ll discuss medication use, possible triggers and when to return for further evaluation. Recurrent or persistent symptoms may need additional testing to identify the cause.
Test 1 Title: Vaginal Swab Test Test 1 Description: A vaginal swab may help identify yeast or other causes of vaginal symptoms. Your provider will determine which testing is appropriate based on your symptoms and examination. Test 2 Title: Urine Test Test 2 Description: A urine test may help identify signs of a urinary tract infection when burning during urination, frequency or bladder discomfort is present.
If you've had a confirmed yeast infection before and your current symptoms are familiar, an over-the-counter antifungal may help. For a first episode, uncertain symptoms, recurring infections or symptoms that don't improve, visit Urgentology Care in Arlington or Colleyville for an evaluation. Other conditions can cause similar symptoms and may need different treatment.
Some mild symptoms may improve without treatment, but a suspected yeast infection should be assessed when symptoms persist or the diagnosis is uncertain. Antifungal medication is commonly used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Urgentology Care can help determine the likely cause because conditions such as BV require different treatment.
No. A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of Candida fungus and is not generally considered a sexually transmitted infection. However, some sexually transmitted infections can cause similar symptoms. If you have concerns about possible exposure, your provider can discuss appropriate STI testing.
Antibiotics can disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina, allowing yeast to grow excessively. If you frequently develop symptoms after taking antibiotics or have repeated infections, tell your Urgentology Care provider so they can evaluate the cause and discuss appropriate prevention options.
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