What causes yeast
infection? There are many causes
of yeast infection, and those
include: pregnancy, birth control pills, menstruation, using certain types of
antibiotics, HIV / AIDS and nutrition.
What are the symptoms of
yeast infection? Excessive
itching of the vaginal region, burning sensation during urination, redness and
soreness of the vagina, heavier than normal vaginal discharge, and pain during
intercourse.
Many women will contract
a yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. It is advisable to avoid wearing a
damp bathing costume, tight-fitting clothes, or douching. Candida thrives in warm, dark
environments. Certain types of
food products is known to agitate Candida, and those comprising sugar and
bread.
A yeast
infection treatment is a
natural fungus called Candida albicans, which is found in the vagina, mouth and
digestive tract. These small
amounts are natural and in normal circumstances present no adverse effects. However, the body's natural balance be
destabilized then an explosion of bacteria may occur and cause the above
discomforts.
It is possible for men to
contract a yeast infection, although it is most common in women. In the initial stages it is best to
seek professional advice and thus ensure that their is an accurate diagnosis.
There are many different
ways to treat yeast infection, although in recent times there has been a large
influx of holistic guides to resolve the problem. Usually a cream to be used, and
although this will usually solve the problem in the short term, there is a risk
of recurrence. Therefore, the
holistic approach has been so poplular because it allegedly complete cessation
of the problem.
Of the usual treatments,
it is common to see vaginal creams, suppositories and oral medications are
used. To avoid and prevent yeast
infection is a matter of the advice you trust, but generally it is advisable to
avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing, remove wet clothing immediately and not
bath in soapy bath. Also you
might also want to avoid bread, and sugar.
The more holistic
approach will obviously include many factors, and will always focus on it more
than the effect cause. Once a
proper diagnosis has been given, the patient can then make their own informed
choices for the way in which they choose to address / control / eradicate the
problem.
There are more than 20
different species of Candida, the most popular being Candida albicans. It is extremely rare, if possible, for
a yeast infection spread throughout the entire body. When it is systemic, it is very dangerous
and can in some cases be life threatening
A significant risk of
contracting a serious yeast infection is when the immune system is challenged
vigorously. Such times could
include those using steroids and cancer patients. It is then when a patient is extremely
vulnerable to high levels of risk.
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