Thousands of women self diagnose a yeast infection every day. This is
either done from a list of symptoms that they find in a book, or on
the internet, or from similar symptoms a close friend once suffered
with. The problem with this type of self diagnosis is there are other
vaginal bacterial infections that have similar symptoms to a yeast
infection.
The symptoms of a yeast infection are caused by the Candida Albicans
yeast. These symptoms however are similar to all vaginal bacterial
infections, and this is where self diagnosis can lead to
complications later. Even if you have suffered from a yeast infection
in the past you can still get your self diagnosis wrong.
The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are...
ItchinessPain and rednessCottage cheese dischargePainful sexual
intercourseFrequent and/or painful urination
These symptoms are only a guide, and if you suffer from any of them
you need to see your doctor before you start trying to cure yourself.
Painful sexual intercourse can be a symptom of Chlamydia, which if
left untreated can cause pain and irreversible damage to your
reproductive organs.
Frequent and painful urination can be a sign of a urinary tract
infection which when left untreated can then cause a kidney infection.
Your doctor is the only person that can diagnose any vaginal
infection that you have. Your doctor will take a sample of the
bacteria/fungus that is causing the infection and then test it. This
is the only way for an accurate diagnosis.
Many women who suffer form any vaginal infection would rather self
diagnose themselves than have this type of examination performed on
them.
Taking the few minutes to have a doctor looking at you is a lot
better than having permanent damage caused to your reproductive
organs.

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