 [ Symptoms ] what can i do to help the burning and itching that comes with a yeast infection  i am 16 and i think i have a yeast infection i have never had one so i described the symptoms to my mom redness itching burning and a discharge she said we have to go see the doctor but they did not have appointments until next week she gave me so monistat to aid me for now but it only made it worse my question is what can i do to fight the infection until i see my doctor i have a cold compress on the area and it helped a lot but i want the itchiness to stop altogether [ Disease ] most probable cause can be costochondritis that is inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join get a physician examination done and chest x ray and a blood test if infection is suspected