Title: Yeast Infections - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Headings: Yeast Infections
Yeast Infections
What is a yeast infection?
How do I know if I have a yeast infection?
Why did I get an infection?
Do I need to see a doctor?
What are the best ways to treat an infection?
How can I prevent yeast infections?
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Content: Yeast Infections - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
December 31, 2019
Yeast Infections
Deepi Brar
What is a yeast infection? At least once in their lives, most women have experienced the nearly intolerable itching caused by a vaginal yeast infection. The good news is that these infections are usually easy to treat and get rid of. Yeast (the scientific name is Candida albicans) is a fungus that flourishes in the moist areas of your body. It can grow in the digestive tract, the folds of the skin, and, in women, the vagina. Normally your body produces enough friendly bacteria to keep yeast from really gaining a foothold. But sometimes the yeast wins out and take over, resulting in an infection. When this happens in the vagina, it's called a vaginal yeast infection. How do I know if I have a yeast infection? If you have a vaginal yeast infection, you will most likely experience one or more of the following symptoms: