How to get rid of yeast infection

When Candida causes infections it's usually local, mild and easily treated. One third of all causes of gingivitis in women are caused by Candida. Another manifestation is oral thrush similarities with sore throat. Revamped taste and pain with swallowing. White lesions a reddish background commonly found in the the tongue and oral mucous.

Life threatening yeast infections can occur but are almost exclusively to limited immune compromised patients who have undergone an invasive procedure with contaminated tools and equipment. Thrush may be a symptom of Candida esophagi an inflammation or swelling of the esophagus.An upper endoscopy and sometimes biopsy is used to diagnose Candida esophagi.

Uncommon but men are also susceptible to yeast infections by having unprotected sex with an infected woman. Having sex with more than one woman with candidal vaginitis, is also a contributing factor.

How to deal with:

When using a cream or suppository do not depend on a condom or diaphragm for birth control .The oil in the creams weakens latex the material often used to make condoms.If you have had a recurrent of more than a year sees your gynecologist.

Hygiene practices

• Keeps vaginal area clean .After using the toilet wipe from front to back, to avoid spreading yeast from the anus?

• Wear cotton underwear that keeps genital area dry and does not hold in warmth and moisture.

• Change tampons often

• Do not use deodorant pads or feminine sprays or powders. These can change the normal pH in your vagina

Things to enquire from a doctor

• Lower abdominal pain

• Fever higher than 38degrees Celsius

• Pregnant and unsure of the symptoms of vaginal infection

• Is treatment different if I am pregnant

• Should you use non prescription for a vaginal yeast

• What non prescription medicines can I use

• Is there any other treatment

• What you Candida to prevent an infection.

Schedule an appointment

• Have an unusual discharge and its the first time you might have a vaginal infection

• Unusual vaginal itching

• Pain during sexual intercourse or urination

• Other signs and symptoms pointing to other infections.

Continue to have symptoms despite home remedies with non prescription drugs?

If you're certain your symptoms are caused by vaginal Candida waiting for several days to see if the symptoms disappear on their own is not bad, especially if you expect your menstrual cycle within that time. Treatment with non-prescription drugs can be non responsive seek medical attention if symptoms continue after treatment

Who to see

• Physician

• Nurse practitioners

• Family Doctors

• Gynaecologists

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