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Yeast Infections

Yeast infections are the over colonization of yeast on various parts of the body.

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Can a yeast infection come back after clearing it up?

Recurrent yeast infection is not rare. For example, Antibiotics are designed to destroy disease-causing organisms. Unfortunately, antibiotics can also kill some of the bacteria found in the vagina. When this happens, an overgrowth of Candida organisms (a yeast infection) may occur. Discover more causes of repeated yeast infection in recommended related link below.

Can valtrex cause yeast infections?

No, Valtrex is used for Herpes, which is a completely different condition. It will not help a yeast infection. Go to your doctor and get flucanozole, or to your local drug store and get Monostat.

Can a yeast infection cause your head to itch?

No. The yeast infection causes the itchy rash. Sometimes that symptom doesn't show up until later though, so it might have just showed up by coincidence while you were taking the medication. Yeast infection treatments take up to 7 days to completely treat the infection.

The medical term for the condition also know as a yeast infection is?

Vaginal yeast infection is also called vaginal candidiasis.

A vaginal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis (or inflammation of the vagina)

characterized by vaginal irritation, intense itchiness and vaginal discharge. It is caused by a fungal infection Candidiasis (also known as thrush). It may also be reffered to by other clinical terms such as: candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis.

What do pregnant women use if they have yeast infection?

For most yeast infections you can get over the counter medication from your local pharmacy (rite aid, walgreens, target etc). You can choose to get it in the form of pills, or cream that you have to apply vaginally for a week. If you see a doctor, you can get a prescription pill that only requires you to take it once (e.g. fluconazole). However, if you have a resistant strain (if otc medication doesnt help) you need to get stronger prescription cream, such as terconazole.

Can a man get a yeast infection from a girl?

Yes boys and girls both can infect each other with yeast infections. If he had intercourse with a girl when she had the yeast infection and she got medication while he didn't, if he had sex with her or another girl, he is bound to infect her since he carries the bacteria within his body. Unless he gets treatment, she will keep being reinfected by him from time to time.

What are some of the best treatments for a yeast infection?

You can get them in cream form (e.g. Miconazole) or pill form, and the treatment normally takes a week. You can get a prescription pill that only requires you to take it once. If otc doesn't help, you need to get stronger medication from your doctor (e.g. terconazole).

Can brewers yeast cure candidiasis?

I don't have a definitive answer, but I can share a few bits from my own google searchings. This study seemed to indicate the effectiveness of a "proanthocyanidin-enriched cranberry fraction" against oral candida: http://iadr.confex.com/iadr/2008Toronto/techprogram/abstract_105102.htm This article describes how cranberry may be useful for candida because it will "inhibit 'bad' bacteria such as Candida from clinging on to the walls of your urinal tract" and "balance out the pH level in your vagina, which makes it inhospitable for yeast to live in": http://ezinearticles.com/?Candida-Help---3-Tips-For-Chronic-Yeast-Infections&id=1025336 It doesn't give reference to any research supporting though, doctors do pretty commonly prescribe cranberry juice for urinary tract infections. Here is an article that talks about some of the research done with cranberry, and seems to indicate that the research is not conclusive. http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:http://164.41.105.58/farmacologiaclinica/crawberryeinfeccaourinaria.pdf

Are the symptoms of chlamydia and yeast infection similar?

You can not compare the infections like that. Yeast infection will demand early treatment as it is trouble some. It can be easily diagnosed and can be treated easily. Chlamydia infection may go unnoticed and can get treated incompletely . So it can land up in serious complications, at times.

Why could I have a yeast infection for several months?

It could be that you are wearing tight clothing. Did you know that yeast loves to affect areas that are moist and dark? You also get it if you are taking too much antibiotics. Wear cotton underwear and go to bed without any underwear to keep the area as dry as possible. What type of laundry soap do you use on your clothing? Take all of this into consideration. I also have tons more information. Take note of the resources at the bottom and you will find tons of stuff here.

Can you wait out a yeast infection?

NO :( the longer you leave it the more irritated it gets and eventually will get infected. Salt baths help soothe but you really need the cream - with the tablet (you insert up not eat!) I reccommend cannesten. Works asap- like you need it to"!

Can baking soda help with candida of the toenail?

Baking soda may help with toenail candidiasis due to its antifungal properties and ability to create an alkaline environment that inhibits fungal growth. However, while it can be used as a home remedy, it is not a substitute for medical treatment. For effective treatment, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate antifungal medications. Regular hygiene and care can also play a crucial role in managing toenail infections.

Can candida cause you to have vitiligo?

Causes of vitiligo :

An autoimmune disorder - the patient's immune system becomes overactive and destroys the melanocytes2

Genetic oxidative stress imbalance

A stressful event

Harm to the skin due to a critical sunburn or cut

Exposure to some chemicals

A neural cause

Heredity - family link

A viral cause.

Does having your period get rid of a yeast infection?

no. you can go to a pharmacy and get a medacine that will heal it. or a doctor but they have over the counter stuff you can use. go to a pharmacy or maybe a local grocery store.

What happens if you have a yeast infection that's untreated?

Yeast infections aren't to good to have, if you don't take care of it with antibiotics then it will still be there in some way, like, I've had one and i took my antibiotics until the pain went away then I stopped, well since I did this the pain sometimes comes and goes. It CAN go into your kidneys causing you to have a kidney infection or develope kidney stones. You really need to take care of it. == == Yeast infections can cause a whole host of health problems including a weakened immune system - which can leave you susceptible to a lot of different health problems. Left untreated, it can cause systemic yeast candida which can invade the mouth, the digestive tract and other areas of your body. In stubborn cases, many women report that yeast candida can last for several years. It really depends on the person and the severity of the problem.

Can vagisil cure a yeast infection?

Vagisil does not cure chlamydia. There are high risks from untreated chlamydia. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

How do you get rid of my yeast infection?

Use the same cream that you use on a vaginal yeast infection. It works. If you are using a soap that kills bacteria quit using that because it kills the good bacteria and promotes the yeast infection.

What medications should be used to treat a patient with deep organ candidiasis?

Antifungal chemotherapy should be started to prevent the spread of the disease. Drugs should be prescribed based on a patient's specific history and defense status.

Can yeast infection cause cramps?

No. it means your ovaries are bleeding and there is a party. You should consult your physician about this, as it is life threatening.

hope this helped! Have a happy yeast infection.