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Remedies
Grapefruit
Seed Extract: helps
relieve the symptoms of yeast infections.
Garlic: fresh or as tablets. For
vaginal infections, a garlic clove, or a
tampon dipped in plain yogurt, can be
inserted into the vagina several times a
day until symptoms disappear.
Probiotics: ("friendly"
bacteria), suppress the growth of many
harmful organisms.
Tea
Tree Oil or Boric Acid: applied topically have shown
some potential as a home remedy for yeast
infection. For use in the vaginal area
Tea Tree Oil, should be diluted and
applied topically.
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Signs
and Symptoms of a Yeast Infection
Author: jonnigood
Yeast infections
are common, so the symptoms have
been experienced by most of us,
at one time or another. Since the
yeast responsible for most
infections, Candida albicans, is
present almost everywhere, it is
also possible for men, women and
children to be infected on many
parts of the body. Vaginal
infections are most common, and
the majority of women will
experience this problem at least
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Many
women mistake the symptoms of the more
common bacterial vaginosis for a yeast
infection. In a 2002 study published in
the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
77 percent of women who were self
treating for a yeast infection actually
had a condition caused by a bacteria or
parasite instead, and these ailments
cannot be treated with natural or
over-the-counter medication. Therefore,
you should not rely on the outward
indications alone - a professional
diagnosis is always recommended.
Vaginal Yeast Infections:
The most common symptoms of a vaginal
yeast infection (yeast vaginitis) are:
1. Itching and burning in the vagina and
vulva.
2. Soreness, swelling and pain around the
vulva.
3. Pain during intercourse or urination.
4. Vaginal discharge. This discharge is
not always present, but if there is a
discharge it will be odorless or smell
like baker 's yeast, and usually has a
whitish, thick appearance.
The symptoms of the bacterial vaginosis,
which is caused by a common bacteria
instead of yeast, can include a thin,
white or yellow discharge, and the
release of a fishy odor. These infections
need to be treated as soon as possible,
and over-the-counter anti-fungal
medications will not kill the bacteria
responsible.
Similar symptoms can also be caused by
Trichomoniasis, a parasite, Chlamydia and
Gonorrhea, which are sexually transmitted
bacteria, and irritation caused by
chemicals found in soap, colored toilet
paper and laundry detergent.
Some women have confused the symptoms of
urinary tract infections, kidney
infections, appendicitis and pelvic
inflammatory disease with the much less
serious signs of a yeast infection. Since
these are extremely serious illness, it
is important to seek professional advice
before diagnosing your own symptoms.
Male
Yeast Infections:
A male yeast infection is caused
by the same organism that causes
vaginal yeast infections in
women, oral thrush, and diaper
rash - Candida albicans.
A male yeast infection shows up
as an itching, red rash on the
penis. Candidiasis of the penis
can also have a white discharge,
although uncommon. However,
having no symptoms at all is also
common and often a more severe
form of the symptoms may emerge
later.
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While
male yeast infections are occasionally
shared among sexual partners, it is not
considered a sexually transmitted
disease. Your doctor will prescribe a
topical cream to use on the infected
area, and it should clear up within a
week.
Thrush:
A yeast infection in the mouth of infants
and adults is called thrush. It appears
as thick white lacy patches that can form
anywhere inside the mouth, including the
tongue or palate.
If the white patches are scraped away,
the area underneath will be red and may
bleed. Occasionally, an oral yeast
infection can cause the tongue to be red
without a white coating.
Older adults often experience thrush
under their dentures.
Thrush can be very painful and this can
make it difficult to eat and drink, which
can lead to dehydration. Any child that
goes without drinking liquids for more
than 12 hours should be taken to the
doctor. The same care should be taken for
elderly adults.
Skin Infections:
A fungal skin infection caused by Candida
is called cutaneous candidiasis.
You can get a rash caused by yeast almost
anywhere, but the more common areas for a
skin rash are folded areas like the
armpit, in the crotch, under the
foreskin, and under the breasts. Obesity
can create folds and crevices that form a
perfect environment for Candida.
This yeast is also the most common cause
of diaper rash.
A Candida rash looks red and flat, with
sharp scalloped edges. You may see small
pustules around the edges of the rash,
the area may itch or burn, and it may be
painful. There are usually smaller
patches nearby. A rash around the anus
may be white or red, and will itch.
About the Author
To
learn more about the signs and
symptoms of a yeast infection,
what natural remedies are safe and
effective, and how to prevent
chronic yeast infections from coming
back, please visit
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