What will the doctor do to see if you have a Yeast infection or BV? Please help.
2011-05-06 | From: | Authon: Hit:
The first stage in diagnosing yeast infections occurs when the doctor questions the patient regarding any and all symptoms that might be related to the infection. Generally, the doctor will note if the patient has any signs of vaginal itching or soreness; emits a thick vaginal discharge that might smell yeasty, but does not have a fishy odor; experiences painful urination or stinging or burning sensations around the vaginal opening; and experiences pain, dryness or discomfort during sex. A doctor might also take note if these symptoms are accompanied by fever,......
Please help I don't know what I have but I know It is an infection. I am afraid to tell my doctor because I am afraid of who my doctor might send me to or what they will do to me. If you have any experience on this and you have had an infection before and you have told your doctor. What happened? BTW I'm 14 and a virgin.
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The first stage in diagnosing yeast infections occurs when the doctor questions the patient regarding any and all symptoms that might be related to the infection. Generally, the doctor will note if the patient has any signs of vaginal itching or soreness; emits a thick vaginal discharge that might smell yeasty, but does not have a fishy odor; experiences painful urination or stinging or burning sensations around the vaginal opening; and experiences pain, dryness or discomfort during sex. A doctor might also take note if these symptoms are accompanied by fever, abdominal pain or a foul-smelling discharge. Any or all of these symptoms do not lead to a diagnosis of a yeast infection and could be symptoms of other viruses or infections. The doctor will then continue with other tests to rule out possible causes before making a diagnosis.
Examination
The next stage in diagnosing yeast infection involves a gynecological examination. During this examination, the doctor will check the vagina for inflammation and abnormal discharge. Specifically, the doctor will examine the patient's external genitalia, cervix and vagina. The patient's medical history will also be taken into consideration during this examination to rule out any other possible causes.
Tests
After a gynecological examination, the doctor might order tests to further rule out other causes or to determine other issues that might relate to a yeast infection diagnosis. For instance, the doctor might order a barium X-ray test to determine whether the infection has entered the esophagus. Blood tests might also be taken to determine when the patient contracted the infection and whether she has a compromised or weakened immune system (such as with HIV/AIDs). If the patient has a history of yeast infections, the doctor will want to know if she is vulnerable to such infections because of a possibly weakened immune system, but such screening will be taken only if the doctor warrants it.
Lab Tests
Lab tests might also be taken to make a diagnosis for yeast infection. A yeast culture is taken during the gynecological examination, then is checked under a microscope for Candida fungi growth, the cause for yeast infection. Lab tests will also make it possible for the doctor to rule out other possible causes, such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.
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