Monday, March 2, 2009

Your Candida Can Be Managed Very Easily

By Alan R Redman

Yeast is produced by the body naturally. It is a kind of fungus, scientifically called Candida, and is undamaging to the body. Yeast can only be dangerous when the system becomes unbalanced which causes the fungus to increase and the body is unable to control it.

Yeast is mostly located in our skin where there is moisture. It is usually found in the mouth, digestive system, rectum, and vagina. Some suggest that 20%-50% of healthy women are carrying yeast in their vaginal zone.

An excessive amount of yeast can cause itching and a burning sensation. In a lot of cases, yeast infection happens in the vaginal tract called Candidiasis. This is identified by a thick, white discharge that looks like cheese and may smell like bread. A lot of women suffers recurring yeast infections that usually begins during their teen years and stops when they reach their mid thirties.

Vaginal itching and a white, odorless discharge happen when you have a vaginal yeast infection. But the latter symptom can be quite deceptive as discharge occurs in some cases which are totally unrelated to yeast infection. Severe itch and white discharge are the common symptoms of a yeast infection.

But in most cases, women also have discharge during an increased estrogen at mid-cycle or at the height of an increased production of cervical mucus. Other possible signs include vaginal soreness, rashes on the vulva around the vagina, abdominal pain, burning during urination, pain during intercourse, and even vaginal bleeding.

The usual treatments for a vaginal yeast infection include application of a vaginal antifungal cream, tablet, or several days of suppository. Oral treatment, or taking tablet by mouth, is usually required for a recurring yeast infection.

Oral treatment, or taking tablets by mouth, can have effects for the entire body. Vaginal treatment, however, can only cure the genital area and but may not cause any possible side effects. You can experience headache, nausea and abdominal pain with oral medication.

Nonprescibed vaginal tablets can be used in treating yeast infection. A vaginal boric acid can also be used as an alternative. If you had previous infections, and if you are not pregnant, and you are certain that your symptoms are the same, then you can treat your own infection. But it would be wisest that you see your doctor if your yeast infection is recurring.

It is a fact that yeast infection often happens to pregnant women. So if you are pregnant, do not use any medications unless your doctor told you so.

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