Is It Back Again? – How To deal With A Recurring Yeast Infection
It is common for many women to be the victim of a recurring yeast infection. A selection of products is available from local drug stores and pharmacies for self-treatment. These take the form of creams for topical application, pessaries to be inserted into the vagina and tablets to swallow.
Though these over-the-counter remedies are very good at dealing with the symptoms of a yeast infection, if you are experiencing a recurring problem it is recommended that you seek medical opinion – your yeast infection might not be a yeast infection but actually something else with similar symptoms.
Symptoms will vary, depending on the location of your infection. If it is your nails and nail beds that are affected, your nails will become discoloured and brittle and the surrounding skin might be inflamed. A skin infection, in your armpits or groin, will bring out a red, itchy rash. A vaginal infection will present with itching, burning on urination, soreness and possibly a whitish, thick discharge, resembling cottage cheese – there may also be an unpleasant odour. An oral yeast infection will show as whitish/yellow patches in the mouth.
How long will you put up with a recurring yeast infection before taking some proactive measures to try to prevent it coming back yet again? In order to break the cycle and prevent constantly repeating infections, it is necessary to discover the causes of your discomfort.
In the Western hemisphere, approximately 75% of women will experience a yeast infection at some time in their lives. At certain times, women are more vulnerable than at other times, such as during pregnancy, and after the menopause.
Other predisposing factors are a depressed immune system due to some medical conditions or treatments and certain medical conditions like diabetes. Using oral contraceptives and antibiotics is another common cause of a fungal overgrowth.
It is an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans which causes the infection to develop. This can come about when the natural flora on or in the body is disturbed, removing the friendly bacteria which keep Candida albicans in check.
You may actually be helping your yeast infection along by wearing tight clothing, or clothing made from man-made fibres. These do not permit moisture to evaporate and Candida albicans loves warm, moist places. Pantyhose are thought to be particularly significant in the cause of vaginal and groin yeast infection. Your diet can also have a big impact on the prevalence of yeast infection.
There is every reason to expect one of the over-the-counter remedies to be perfectly adequate at relieving the symptoms and clearing up your yeast infection. But this is not always the case.
Having tried a preparation, if you find you are still suffering from the infection, it is advisable to consult your medical professional, who will be able to determine if it really is a yeast infection or something else – and they can then prescribe the appropriate treatment.
A further option is to get yourself a copy of the e-book Yeast Infection No more by Linda Allen. This gives a detailed plan for you to follow in order to become free of yeast infections forever.
Though these over-the-counter remedies are very good at dealing with the symptoms of a yeast infection, if you are experiencing a recurring problem it is recommended that you seek medical opinion – your yeast infection might not be a yeast infection but actually something else with similar symptoms.
Describe The Symptoms
Symptoms will vary, depending on the location of your infection. If it is your nails and nail beds that are affected, your nails will become discoloured and brittle and the surrounding skin might be inflamed. A skin infection, in your armpits or groin, will bring out a red, itchy rash. A vaginal infection will present with itching, burning on urination, soreness and possibly a whitish, thick discharge, resembling cottage cheese – there may also be an unpleasant odour. An oral yeast infection will show as whitish/yellow patches in the mouth.
Recurring Yeast Infection
How long will you put up with a recurring yeast infection before taking some proactive measures to try to prevent it coming back yet again? In order to break the cycle and prevent constantly repeating infections, it is necessary to discover the causes of your discomfort.
What is causing your yeast infection?
In the Western hemisphere, approximately 75% of women will experience a yeast infection at some time in their lives. At certain times, women are more vulnerable than at other times, such as during pregnancy, and after the menopause.
Other predisposing factors are a depressed immune system due to some medical conditions or treatments and certain medical conditions like diabetes. Using oral contraceptives and antibiotics is another common cause of a fungal overgrowth.
It is an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans which causes the infection to develop. This can come about when the natural flora on or in the body is disturbed, removing the friendly bacteria which keep Candida albicans in check.
Why Are You Making Your Yeast Infection Worse?
You may actually be helping your yeast infection along by wearing tight clothing, or clothing made from man-made fibres. These do not permit moisture to evaporate and Candida albicans loves warm, moist places. Pantyhose are thought to be particularly significant in the cause of vaginal and groin yeast infection. Your diet can also have a big impact on the prevalence of yeast infection.
Recommended Treatment
There is every reason to expect one of the over-the-counter remedies to be perfectly adequate at relieving the symptoms and clearing up your yeast infection. But this is not always the case.
Having tried a preparation, if you find you are still suffering from the infection, it is advisable to consult your medical professional, who will be able to determine if it really is a yeast infection or something else – and they can then prescribe the appropriate treatment.
A further option is to get yourself a copy of the e-book Yeast Infection No more by Linda Allen. This gives a detailed plan for you to follow in order to become free of yeast infections forever.
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