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A yeast infection is a type of bacterial overgrowth that is caused by a yeast called candida. The proper term for a yeast infection is candidiasis and typically occurs in moist and warm parts of the body, especially the mouth, vagina and digestive tract.
There are a few different factors that can lead to a yeast infection. Pregnancy, emotional and physical stress, and other hormonal changes in the body including menstruation can trigger an infection. A number of prescription drugs, particularly antibiotics, and disorders that reduce the defenses of the immune system can also cause candida to grow. Yeast can multiply quickly in those who have high levels of blood sugar, often as a consequence of a poor diet. Other triggers can include tight clothing that traps moisture or using any type of vaginal products that enhances the chances of yeast forming.
There are several common symptoms associate with candidiasis. An infection in the vagina, for example, will bring on itching or unpleasant irritation in and around the vagina. Soreness and swelling may appear on the outer skin of the vaginal region, in addition many women can feel pain while urinating or taking part in sexual activity. In some extreme cases a severe burning sensation will also exist. Some women may notice a thick seepage from the vagina that will be either pale yellow or white. As you would expect, thrush in the mouth is typified by burning or pain in the mouth and throat, and white lesions can form on the tongue and mouth. As with other types of yeast infection the infected area will become sore and red. When you have a yeast infection in your gastrointestinal system then this will result in general discomfort, gas and bloating.
Luckily there are a wide range of effective home remedies for yeast infections. Importantly, all natural treatments are usually more successful than prescription drugs because they lack the detrimental side effects related to prescribed meds. In particular, you should be very careful about the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics have the unfortunate side effect of destroying both good and bad bacteria and once that happens the Candida yeast can rapidly multiply, negatively impacting the internal harmony of your body.
One of the most common natural procedures for yeast infections affecting women is a vinegar douche. Vinegar is useful because it is effective in controlling the body's acidity level. Women experiencing mild attacks may pour several spoons of vinegar into a bathtub filled with warm water and soak for thirty minutes. Alternatively, administering a yoghurt douch can be very effective because yogurt can restore the bacteria balance in the vagina. Another very popular and effective treatment is tea tree oil. Apply some oil to a hygienic pad and place onto the vaginal area for a few hours and replaced three or four times daily. A clove a garlic inserted into the vagina for several hours a day and repeated for three days is excellent in fighting the yeast as well.
Candidiasis may be maddening and uncomfortable, but by implementing safe, proven, natural remedies, you can easily find quick, long lasting relief.
