Friday, April 27, 2012

What to do with a yeast infection



First things first, don’t panic. After you discover that you have a yeast infection, the first thing that should come to your mind is what to do with a yeast infection and not go all out hysterical and begin pointing fingers or blaming yourself about it. There will be no benefit from being out of your mind. All you need is to proceed calmly, assess your situation, consult your doctor, and administer the recommended treatment. Yeast infection is treatable so relax.
Okay, that being out of the way, we now proceed to what other things you need to do after confirming that you have yeast infection. The infection occurs when there is an abnormal growth of fungi and yeast in your vaginal area. You need to understand that yeast prefer the surfaces of bodies since it is warm and moist especially in areas like down there. Now, yeast has been found to be present in at least 20% to 50% of women. However, their presence does not mean they will result to immediate infections. It is the overgrowth of the yeast that would possible cause an infection and for it to spread in the vaginal area.
Making certain that one has a yeast infection is a great thing to do. Your doctor will confirm this with you. Once confirmed, he will be able to advise you on the most efficient treatment available. Why do we have to consult a doctor? One of the main concerns is the fact that allied yeast infection shows some similarities with sexually transmitted diseases. Applying some medications after performing do-it-yourself diagnosis is not always recommended. You might end up worsening your current situation.
Aside from the vaginal area, yeast infections also occur in the underarms, in babies’ mouth, in babies’ diaper areas, and for adults even in the areas under the breast or underneath the folds of skin. You should know that yeast infection could spread throughout the body. Fortunately, these cases are very rare. Nevertheless, take note that yeast infection when left untreated could result to a more complex condition, one which would no longer respond to normal treatments. This is of course a big bother.
Asking your doctor for the right medication would greatly help you get rid of the infection. However, sometimes home remedies and proper health care would be sufficient. Some basic health care that you should adopt include not wearing wet underwear for long periods of time, avoidance of tight jeans and pants, and not using those hygiene products like feminine sprays and deodorant pads.
A number of over the counter medicines are now available which claims to eliminate yeast infections. There are medicines that can be taken orally or creams that are to be applied on the affected area. These commercially available products offer schemes like a seven-day infection free treatment. Some offers relief in just three days.
However, be aware that abuse of these antifungal medications can lead to the fungi becoming resistant to the medicine. This is the reason why it is better to have the infection studied closely in medical laboratories to get a more accurate diagnosis. It is not worth buying all those medicines and then finding out later that you spent all your time and money on an infection that you did not have in the first place.
The question what to do with a yeast infection should have been answered by now. There are a lot of materials which you can read to get a more detailed discussion on the infection. Plus, y our doctor can fill in.

     
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What could my daughter have?

My daughter is 15 months old, about three months ago I brought her to the doctor for a rash that wouldn't go away. It was a yeast infection although my daughter didn't scratch at it. I gave her the antibiotic cream and it went away. A few weeks later she began scratching "down there" and she's been doing it for awhile now but there is no rash or any sign of irritation. It's gotten to the point that I have to put mits on her to take a bath because whenever her diaper is off she scratches herself until she bleeds. I thought maybe she was allergic to something but I've changed diapers, lotions, cremes, powders, wipes, soap, everything that comes into contact with her skin and it hasn't helped. I plan on bringing her to the doctor next week and I would like some suggestions as to what it could be so I could discuss it with her doctor.

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Well, gosh, its difficult to say what's going on from an Internet forum! I am glad that you are taking her to a doctor, as you need to have this checked out. If your family pediatrician doesn't know what to do ask for a referral to someone who does (a pediatric allergist or a pediatric gynecologist or a pediatric dermatologist, whichever seems most relevent).

Now, if she had a fungus infection an antibiotic would not be prescribed for it, although an antibiotic might be prescribed for any infection secondary to the fungal infection. So, be sure to clarify with the doctor what the deal was then.

If she did get an antibiotic, it is possible that the antibiotic upset the bacterial flora in her vagina, which could lead to a fungal infection. That would be one possibility.

At any rate, don't rely on us here on Y.A. Take her to the doctor. Think of how itchy she must feel!
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  • You mentioned that you have changed everything...soap,lotions,diapers? Did you change each thing one at a time or all together? It's important that you change each item you're using at different times, so you can see the results. If the scratching continues,change something else. Do you give her baths in bubble bath? If so, stop. Very good idea is to get a referral to an allergist ASAP. Poor little girl. Best of luck to you and your little one. :)
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  • When my son was an infant 3 - 6 months, he had a rash that was red, kind of looked like a spiders web. Pediatrician recommended Dermatologist look at it. My poor baby could not even lay down w/out crying & bouncing (like get me off this couch, bed, changing table). Bath time made the rash redder. Lotion made it redder. Everything he came into contact w/ worsened the rash & pain! This was my first child, to say I was in a panic was an understatement! The dermatologist said "Contact Dermatitis or Eczema". He was allergic to EVERYTHING w/ scent!! Wow! I was using Baby Magic Bath, Baby Magic Lotion, Dreft detergent, Downy fabric softener, scented baby powder, scented baby wipes, ALL the stuff that smells sooo baby good! As soon as I stopped using the scented products & started using unscented everything the rash & itching stopped. It was a matter of 2 to 3 days. If your pediatrician does not recommend a dermatologist to you, request a referral to one. Good Luck to you & your sweet baby!

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  • um what are you feeding her it could be an allergic reaction (yes i know) u r prbably wondering how that can happen but you would be surprised
    oh try to change her like every other hr maybe thats the problem
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  • You could try checking with a dermatologist.
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  • well if you have discussed it with her doctor, and he can't give you answers, perhaps you should go to someone else, like a dermatologist or something. seriously...poor baby. get her some help from someone other than her doctor. you shouldn'thave to find out what's wrong with your baby so you can tell the doctor...he should know
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