explain the difference between a yeast and uti?

Question

can someone explain the difference between a yeast infection & uti?!?

Okay..thanks for answering.

I'm not pregnant and never been sexually active if that helps..

Answer 1

Vaginal thrush is itching around the vulval area may be the result of a vaginal infection (usually fungal), cystitis, or a rash (possibly caused by sensitivity to toiletries or synthetic underwear).

Vaginal fungal infections are caused by a yeast-like fungus, Candida albicans. This condition is commonly called thrush. A woman with vaginal thrush will normally complain of vulval soreness, itching and a burning sensation. There may be a thick white discharge like cottage cheese.

Occasional recurrent episodes may be treated with vaginal antifungals. These antifungals are available over-the-counter from pharmacists. As the creams may themselves cause vulval irritation in some women, prolonged symptoms that persist after treatment must be reviewed by a doctor.

Urinary tract infections: The kidneys control the amount of water in the blood and filter out waste products to form urine. Each kidney has a tube called a ureter, which joins the kidney to the bladder. The urine leaves the kidneys via the ureters and enters the bladder. The bladder ‘signals’ the urge to urinate and urine leaves the body via a tube called the urethra.

The urinary system is designed to minimise the risk of infection by preventing the urine from flowing back up into the kidneys. Despite this, urinary tract infections are very common - particularly in women, babies and people of advancing age - with around 250,000 Australians affected every year.

Types of infections
Urinary tract infections are caused by micro-organisms or germs, usually bacteria. The different types of urinary tract infection can include:

Urethritis - infection of the urethra
Cystitis - infection of the urine, which affects the bladder
Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys.

Answer 2

A urinary tract infection is when bacteria get trapped in the uretha. This can happen if you hold in your urine too long or wipe back to front, or have a lot of sex. Pregnant women are also more prone to UTIs. The symptoms are the constant feeling of having to urinate but then can't go or even some burning during urination. Sometimes if you feel one coming on you can avoid it by drinking a lot of water and cranberry juice. It flushes you out. If you have a UTI you need to see your doctor for antibiotics. You should feel better within 24 hours of starting the medicine. A yeast infection typically occurs in the vagina. You have good bacteria that keeps the yeast in check. If this becomes unbalanced you will get a yeast infection. This can happen when taking antibiotics for other conditions. Also tight pants, wet bathing suits and a lot of sex can cause them. Symptoms can be itching, thick discharge, and an odor. There are over the counter medications that can help clear up a yeast infection. If the symptoms persist or if you've never had a yeast infection before you should see a doctor (also if you are pregnant talk to your doctor before using OTC meds). One way to prevent yeast infections is to eat yogurt with active bacteria.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

A yeast infection is usually of the vagina. However, you can have a yeast infection spread into the urethra and up into the bladder if left untreated, then it becomes a UTI...urinary tract infection. The usual UTI is from E.coli or S. aureas, which are common normal bacteria found on the body, but don't belong in the urinary tract. A yeast infection is usually a fungal infection rather than bacteria. To treat a yeast infection, try eating yogurt and using a antifungal cream created for that purpose, such as clotrimazole. For a UTI, I usually eat yogurt and drink lots of fluids, especially acidic juices, such as grapefruit and cranberry, and water. Avoid soft drinks like pop and koolaids and lemonades with sugar. Sugar feeds the bacteria and helps it become stronger and harder to treat. If you don't get rid of t he infection, consult your doctor. Another point to remember is to always wipe and clean your genital area from front to back, never back to front, because if you wipe the slightest bit of stool into your vagina, you are setting yourself up for a nasty infection. If you are sexually active, never allow vaginal sex after anal sex, unless both parties have cleansed completely first.

Answer 5

yeast is a fungal infection in the vagina usually, a UTI is from bacteria in the urinary tract (bladder, urethra, etc.)

UTI requires antibiotics.
Yeast requires antifungal.

The wrong treatment will make it worse.

Answer 6

Yeast infection: Itching, thick, clumpy, white discharge that can often look like cottage cheese, a yeasty smell (has been equated to smelling like bread.) UTI: Burning when urinating, strong urge to pee that can't be delayed, blood in urine.

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Answer 8

Yeast infection is an infection in your vagina, near the opening. A Urinary Tract infection is in your urinary tract--your bladder, sometimes your kidneys, your urethra. Nothing to do with your vagina except that that's where the pee exits--near your vagina.

Answer 9

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