subject: Yeast Infection Treatment [print this page] Adult humans have 3 to 4 pounds of beneficial bacteria, numbering about 70 trillion individual organisms, living in our digestive system. Yeast is present in every one of us. The shear strength in numbers of the beneficial bacteria keeps yeast in check. They are in charge and make yeast produce vitamins, such as the B complex, within our bodies.
Some believe that the best way to use yogurt as a natural remedy for yeast infection is by inserting plain yogurt into the vaginal area. Taking a tampon dipped in yogurt and inserting it in the vagina, twice a day, is one of the most recommended home remedy for yeast infection.
The bacteria that causes these types of infections can live anywhere in the body, that's why it's important for you to identify it right away and treat it. Symptoms will get more severe over time, and if left untreated they can lead to more serious medical problems.
A weakened immune system allows a yeast infection to proliferate and this will occur by way of several mechanisms. For example, the hormone called cortisol will become low which is vital for a powerful immune response and a body which is slightly acidic will allow a yeast infection to continue unabated. The "good" bacteria become weakened and overpowered by the bad bacteria and yeast, allowing an overgrowth to occur in the intestinal tract.
It is estimated that regular use antibiotics, birth control pills also causes yeast infection. Yeast infection can be overcome by means of self treatment. Further, proper guidance from doctors is also necessary to be taken when the yeast infection becomes quite acute.
Since most of us are only aware of yeast when we get a vaginal infection, many people don't realize that over 10,000 people in the United States die each year from fungal infections caused by the same organism that makes our crotches itch and burn.
Sometimes simply taking an antibiotic results in a yeast infection. In addition to destroying bacteria that cause illness, antibiotics kill off the "good" bacteria that normally live in the vagina. Without this necessary bacteria in the vagina, yeast cells can take over and grow out of control.
The best thing to be said for prescription medications is that they involve a trip to the doctor who will first confirm that you actually have a yeast infection. In some cases prescription anti-fungal medications may be the only effective cause of treatment.
If a typical diaper rash doesn't clear up after two days of treatment, then you should consult your pediatrician to determine if your toddler may be suffering from a yeast infection. Yeast infections in toddler than go untreated can cause severe discomfort.
If you are using over the counter or herbal products to treat your yeast infection you should tell your doctor because some remedies may have adverse reactions when used in conjunction with prescription medications. Most prefer natural products for yeast infections.
