A lot of women face the issue of a yeast infection at some point and it is not something that anyone finds easy
. The symptoms of itching, a rash, pain, swelling are all things a woman wants to get rid of as soon as she can. Therefore this article was written with the purpose of looking at what a yeast infection is and how to deal with a severe yeast infection.
Men and women can be troubled by yeast infections, they are not just a female problem. There are many micro organisms on and in our bodies and Candida Albicans, a fungus is one of them. Usually it does no harm as its numbers are controlled by the good bacteria there too. But if the balance is upset, or we are weakened, an overgrowth can occur that leads to a yeast infection.
By acting quickly you can get rid of the infection in just a week or two. If you have an autoimmune deficiency illness or are diabetic you may need monitoring by a doctor however. If your case is severe you will need to see a doctor also as these can be harder to treat and need stronger treatment.
Your treatment choices are between natural remedies and medicated ones that include either over the counter options or something prescribed by your doctor. If you have a severe infection you are probably going to need what your doctor can prescribe. Some women have found that use of the over the counter products has created a cycle of recurring yeast infections where the treatment gradually gets more ineffective as the yeast infection becomes more resistant.
Natural remedies are becoming quite popular amongst yeast sufferers. But which ever method you use to treat the infection you also need to get to the root cause. You may need to change the clothing you wear by choosing looser items and underwear made from cotton. Diet may need a change putting in more vegetables and taking out the sugar. Getting rest, exercise and staying generally healthy helps keep your immune system strong too.