Saturday, March 7, 2009

Treating The Symptoms Of A Yeast Infection Is Not Good For You

By Jennifer King

Yeast infections have become extremely common. 75% of women will suffer from a yeast infection at least once in their life, while 5% will suffer with recurrent infections. A yeast infection can make you feel sick all over, and we are still learning about the destructive nature of this fungus. An intestinal yeast infection can get misdiagnosed as a symptom from food intolerance such as wheat and gluten intolerance.

When you're suffering from Candida overgrowth in the vagina you will feel symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation and soreness. You could also suffer from other symptoms that are a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that can have a bread like aroma. Yeast infections are commonly caused by anything that can weaken the immune system and they are antibiotics, the birth control pill, hormonal changes, poor diet and stress.

Candidiasis is commonly treated in 2 ways:

Oral anti fungal drugs

One way is the use of prescription oral anti fungal drugs. You must only use these drugs under the supervision of your doctor. Patients with mild infections may require only a single dose or daily doses for a short duration.

Many women purchase these drugs online, and use them without the help of a professional, and then they end up creating a yeast that is resistant to the drug. Creating a drug resistant yeast can seriously damage your health.

Topical creams and suppositories

You can easily purchase topical creams now without prescription. These creams are very powerful anti fungal preparations, and they should still be used under guidance of a health professional. Side effects from these creams include burning. If you experience any side effects you need to stop your treatment and see your doctor as soon as possible.

There is always an underlying cause to a yeast infection and this needs to be taken into consideration when attempting your treatment. The best way to treat a yeast infection is to start a yeast free diet, and learn how you can strengthen your immune system to fight off future infections.

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