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Signs and symptoms of balanitis may include: Moist skin on the penis, possibly with areas of a thick, white substance collecting in skin folds. Areas of shiny, white skin on the penis. Redness, itching or a burning sensation on the penis. You may be more likely to develop balanitis from a yeast infection if you: Aren't circumcised.
A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least two episodes.
Treatment. Treatment for yeast infections depends on the severity and frequency of your infections. For mild to moderate symptoms and infrequent episodes, your doctor might recommend: Short-course vaginal therapy. Taking an antifungal medication for three to seven days will usually clear a yeast infection.
Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy rash in warm, moist areas of the body. The rash often affects the groin and inner thighs and may be shaped like a ring. The condition is also called tinea cruris. Jock itch gets its name because it's common in athletes. It's also common in people who sweat a lot.
Oral thrush — also called oral candidiasis (kan-dih-DIE-uh-sis) — is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth. Candida is a normal organism in your mouth, but sometimes it can overgrow and cause symptoms. Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions, usually on your tongue or inner cheeks.
In generally healthy men, cystitis is rare. Complications. When treated right away with the proper medicine, bladder infections rarely lead to complications. But if they aren't treated, they can become something more serious. Complications may include: Kidney infection. An untreated bladder infection can lead to a kidney infection.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. If an infection is limited to the bladder, it can ...
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. Men who have trichomoniasis typically have no symptoms. Pregnant women who have trichomoniasis might be at higher risk of delivering their babies prematurely.
Vaginitis signs and symptoms can include: Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina. Vaginal itching or irritation. Pain during sex. Painful urination. Light vaginal bleeding or spotting. If you have vaginal discharge, the characteristics of the discharge might indicate the type of vaginitis you have. Examples include:
Symptoms of Chlamydia trachomatis infection can include: Painful urination. Vaginal discharge. Discharge from the penis. Painful vaginal sex. Vaginal bleeding between periods and after sex. Testicular pain. Depending on a person's sexual activity, Chlamydia trachomatis can infect the eyes, throat or rectum.