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Yeast Infection is an infection
caused by a tiny fungus known as
“Candida albicans” or
yeast. Most women have candida in their vagina, and most
people have it in their mouths and the lower intestinal
tract.
It is only when the yeast outnumbers the
healthy bacteria in the vagina that an infection
happens. For treating yeast infections, usually
medicines are used which are inserted in your vagina.
These medicines are normally creams applied to the
vaginal areas with the help of applicators, or they may
be suppositories that can be left in the vagina to
dissolve on their own
Yeast Infection and antibiotics
The
normal course of treatment
of yeast infections is by inserting medicines in
the affected areas, which are normally creams applied to
the vaginal areas with the help of applicators, or
suppositories that can be left in the vagina to dissolve
on their own. Other available forms of yeast infection
medication can be creams, which can be applied on the
vulva to help relieve itching, or pills which can be
taken by mouth.
Yeast infection and antibiotics
used to cure it should not be taken
lightly. As soon as you see the symptoms of Yeast
infection, you should consult a doctor. The treatment
methods used are by tropical or anti-fungal medications.
But many people prefer using the home remedies
for these infections. Not because the cost of medication
is high, but because the methods are more natural.
Treating yeast infection
is possible using two ways, following the medical and
the natural ways. They can be described and categorized
as:
1 Antifungal Medication
2.
Home Remedies.
Medication
Vaginal yeast infection may be treated
with antifungal medications that are applied topically
in and around the vagina or with antifungal medications
taken by mouth. Sometimes, mixed infections with more
than one microbe can require combinations of treatments.
Topically applied antifungal creams include butoconazole
(Femstat 3), clotrimazole (Lotrimin), miconazole
(Monistat), and andterconazole (Terazol 3).
Oral medications for yeast vaginitis
and include fluconazole (Diflucan). Most doctors prefer
to treat vaginal yeast infections with vaginal tablets
or suppositories rather than oral medications. Oral
antifungal medication can cause side effects such as
headache, nausea, and abdominal pain, while vaginal
treatment is unlikely to cause these side effects. Oral
antifungal medications are also not recommended for use
during pregnancy.
These drugs are in the same anti-fungal
family
and work in similar ways to break down the cell wall of
the Candida organism until it dissolves. They are
available in generic form also and those work just as
well.
Home
remedies are present
for the yeast infections and antibiotics are also
available at OTC counters.
While home remedies may offer relief in
minor cases of the infection, it is advisable to seek
medical attention, especially if you are unable to judge
the extent of the infection. Treating yeast
infections solely with medication may not give
desired results, and other underlying causes require
consideration.
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