subject: Recurring Yeast Infections - Watch Your Immunity Levels [print this page] The yeast infections in humans are caused by a fungus called Candida. Yeast infections can be in the form of oral infections, vaginal infections and skin infections. In all three cases, it is mandatory to go for proper treatment in order to avoid the recurring yeast infections.
Whenever there is a case of recurring yeast infections, it means that the infection is not cured permanently. This could cause disruption to your normal life and increase the risk of attracting more diseases. Hence, you have to find a solution so as not to suffer the same problem repeatedly. The best way to get rid of such a problem is finding the exact reason behind the yeast infection.
There will be lots of causes for this infection. So understanding and finding out the proper causes for the disease is absolutely important. If you have a habit of using contraceptive pills, these may be one of the causes for the recurrence of yeast infection.
Birth control pills contain hormones that can give rise to the yeast infection. If you do not keep proper hygiene, then you are susceptible to recurring yeast infections. These infections become worse if you do not keep the genital area dry and completely clean.
If your immune system is weak you could have an occurrence of recurring yeast infecting H.I.V. patients can easily get infected. Diabetes patients should always control their diet; if they do not, they will never be able to get rid of the recurring yeast infection. If you stop eating sweets for a few days then you can see progress in healing the infection. Only if you stop eating sugar will it stop. Friction caused during intercourse can result in this infection. Chemotherapy is also considered as a root cause for recurring yeast infections.
There are many protective methods that are easy to follow. You should keep yourself perfectly clean. Only cotton undergarments should be worn. Do not use sanitary pads, Instead use tampons. Do not use douches, perfumes or any other sprays on your vagina. Do not wear tight pants.
The most important of all, if you have the recurrence of yeast infection is to consult a doctor. Some of the most prescribed generic medicines are available over the counter in your drug store. Using antibiotics may have a side effect. That is because these antibiotics will destroy the bad bacteria and at the same time also kill the good bacteria.
In such cases, you can go in for home remedies such as a tampon dipped in yogurt and inserted into the vagina, after it is cooled in the refrigerator. You can also try garlic wrapped in cheesecloth and put it inside the vagina and apply tea tree oil over affected areas. These are supposed to have instant and permanent effect!
It is absolutely necessary to control your diet. In take of sugar will cause the infection to aggravate. Intake of lots of water helps to take the toxin out of your body. Eating lots of white meat, fish, fruits, and green vegetables keep the infection away.
