Dealing With A Reoccurring Yeast Infection

Yeast Infection No More

If you suspect that you have a reoccurring yeast infection – an occurrence of four or more times a year – experts suggest that you first make an appointment with your physician to confirm that what you have is, indeed, a yeast infection.

Candidiasa is a yeast infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida Albicans. Candida is a fungus that lives naturally throughout our bodies, but mainly in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.  When a chemical imbalance occurs, the level of Candida in our bodies becomes excessive, resulting in a yeast infection.

Have Your Doctor Make A Positive Diagnosis

A vaginal yeast infection shares many of the same symptoms of the more serious vaginal issues, such as Bacterial Vaginosis, and Trichomoniasis. It also shares some of the same symptoms as the relatively minor Irritant Vaginitis. Common symptoms include…

• Discharge – may be curd-like, may have an odor;
• Itching, burning and swelling of the vaginal area;
• Painful urination and intercourse.

Bacterial Vaginosis, caused by an overgrowth of bacteria, and Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease, will not respond to typical yeast infection treatments. They must be treated by antibiotics prescribed by your physician.

Irritant Vaginitis is not directly related to a yeast infection. And, in fact, may respond negatively to the anti-fungal creams used to treat yeast infections. It’s actually irritated skin that may be sensitive to perfume, scented hygiene products, spermicides, lubricants, and douches, among other things. Treatment may be as simple as protecting the area with a layer of petroleum jelly, and avoiding the source of the irritants.

Reoccurring Yeast Infection May Be Sign Of A Serious Health Issue

A reoccurring yeast infection may be a symptom of a more serious health issue.

Your doctor should be checking for other health conditions such as an intestinal yeast infection, diabetes, or even HIV/AIDS.

Finally, if it’s been determined that you do, indeed, have a reoccurring yeast infection, you may need to try alternative methods of treatment. Candida can become resistant to the over-the-counter anti-fungal creams.  Boric Acid suppositories, for instance, have been proven in medical studies to be highly effective in treating a yeast infection that no longer responds to traditional treatments.

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Mouth Yeast

Infection – Oral

Thrush

The curse of oral thrush! When one thinks of mouth yeast infection, the word “Yuck!” comes to mind. But, really we all have yeast in our mouths, gastrointestinal tracts, and throughout our body. It’s natural. And, when our bodies are working well, and our chemical balance is all in order – it’s a good thing.

Candida Albicans is the scientific name for a fungus that lives in our bodies. When all is well, it works with the “good” bacteria in our body to battle “bad” bacteria such as group B. strep and E. Coli. When our chemical balance is out of whack, however, an overgrowth of Candida occurs, resulting in Candidiasa – a yeast infection.

Mouth Yeast Infection Is Most Common In Those With A Weakened Immune System

Oral Thrush – mouth yeast infection – is recognized by the white curd-like patches on the insides of the mouth, tongue, and back of the throat. It’s also sometimes referred to as a yeast infection of the esophagus.

Most healthy women have small amounts of yeast in their vaginas. Newborns, whose immune systems are not yet fully developed, make contact with the yeast while making their way through the mother’s birth canal.

This may result in the baby getting a yeast infection of the mouth. Should the baby get Oral Thrush, or mouth yeast infection, it can be easily treated with the anti-fungal antibiotic known as Nystatin.

Candidiasa commonly occurs in the mouths of toddlers as a result of having received antibiotics to treat a viral infection. Antibiotics kill the “good” bacteria that keep yeast in check. So, while the viral infection is getting under control, a yeast infection may be brewing.

Mothers should be proactive in their fight against Candidiasa by ensuring that their toddlers eat a diet healthy in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Probiotics – “good” bacteria found in live yogurt cultures and yogurt-based beverages – offer some additional protection in fighting yeast infections.

People whose immune systems have been compromised by disease – or the medication treating the disease – are at particular risk for a systemic yeast infection. A systemic yeast infection can occur when the yeast from the Oral Thrush, mouth yeast infection, breaks into the blood stream and affects the organs.

Warning! Do not ignore a mouth yeast infection. Visit our site, Yeast Infection, and find out how to get rid of yeast infections for good.

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