 [ Symptoms ] can a vaginal yeast infection irritate the area around the urethra  i was recently treated in the er for a severe infection from a finger injury that was speading up to my wrist i was given 2 antibiotic injections and home course of two oral antibiotics within a few days i began showing vaginal swelling irritation and itching after finishing the pills i have the typical yeast discharge and the area around the urethra is red swollen and tender can this cause other problems and travel up the urethra [ Disease ] gerd happens when acid from your stomach enters the tube esophagus that connects your mouth to your stomach this may cause a burning feeling in your chest or throat sour taste or burping in some cases acid can damage the lining of your esophagus this damage is called erosive esophagitis or ee