Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Avoiding Antibiotics Can Stop Yeast Infections Cold





Whenever we are first born, our bodies are typically very well balanced. Inside of us, there are many different mechanisms that help to keep us safe from anything that might invade our body. For example, yeast is always present in our body and it does serve a useful purpose for the most part. It is also kept in check by bacteria that is present in our body and it is not allowed to grow to the point where it becomes a yeast infection. If the good bacteria in our body should happen to disappear, they yeast infection would be allowed to thrive and grow.


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Although many of us tend to go to doctors whenever we are sick, it is unfortunate that the doctors do not always do things that are in our best interest. A good example of this is if we have some type of infection or perhaps are suffering from a cold. For years, doctors have been prescribing antibiotics of various types in order to fight off these types of problems. Although it may work well at getting rid of the bacteria which is causing the problem, it also gets rid of the bacteria that are helping us as well. Antibiotics are indiscriminate and they will destroy all of the bacteria in our body, both good and bad.

That is why many people who have been taking antibiotics for a long period of time begin to suffer from yeast infections. One of the first things that you should do if you want to naturally cure your yeast infection is to allow some of the better bacteria in our body to grow again. If you have the ability to get off of the antibiotics that you're taking, this would be the first step in curing your yeast infection.

What will you do if you can not get off of the antibiotics because you would end up in a life-threatening situation? If that is the case, you need to make sure that you're eating properly and taking care of yourself as good as you can. Making sure that you eat a diet which is high in raw fruits and vegetables along with drinking plenty of water every day and getting some exercise is going to go a long way in helping you to fight off any yeast infections that may crop up from time to time.

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Can a antibiotic cause a yeast infection?

I got a urinary tract infection recently and was on antibiotics (augmentin) for two weeks. About five days after stopping I started to get another UTI. I went back to the doc and was prescribed a week of macrobid. The day after beginning these antibiotics my vagina was itchy. Now a few days later it does not feel good at all. It feels like a nose feels when you have a cold and blown it too much. Like I wiped down there too much. Now wiping hurts and after peeing it burns. Not like a UTI burn, but like it hurts from having pee on it. Yesterday I had a small amount of white discharge... no smell. Could this be a yeast infection? I have never had one before. If it is... what do I do to treat it?

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There is definite burning... no itching anymore
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Absolutely!!! A broad spectrum antibiotic is not selective. It kills both the bad guys and the good guys. It is always a good idea to supplement with PRObiotics if you are on a program like this.
Probiotics do not encourage the growth of the bad guys.

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  • It most likely a yeast infection, if your vagina is itchy and there is a thick smelly dischage (I know it's really gross)...

    Most women get yeast infections after being on antibiotics. Antibiotics rid your body of both harmful and helpful bacteria inside your body.. Candida albicans, which causes yeast infections, is a normal fungus that is present in your vagina. When antibiotics are introduced, helpful bacteria are diminished and the fungus can thrive.

    Besides the vagina, yeats infections can occur in the mouth (thrush) and on nipples. Eating yogurt with helpful live active cultures can aid in preventing thrush.




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    What is a yeast infection?
    Candida albicans, and other forms of yeast, grow in the vagina, rectum, and mouth. In a healthy vagina, the presence of some yeast may not be a problem. When a woman's system is out of balance, yeast-like organisms can grow profusely and cause a thick, white discharge. A yeast infection is not necessarily an STI; however, treating a woman and her sexual partner may help prevent recurrent yeast infections.

    Is it common?
    Yeast infections are the second most common type of vaginal infection women experience (bacterial vaginosis is the most common). Over 70% of women develop at least one yeast infection during their life and over 40% of women have had more than one infection.

    What causes yeast infections?
    Factors that may disturb the vagina's balance include:

    Antibiotic treatments
    Oral contraceptives
    Hot weather or non-ventilating clothing, which increase moisture and warmth, fostering fungal growth
    Repeated intercourse over a short period of time
    Stress
    Suppressed immune system (including HIV)
    High carbohydrate intake, especially refined sugars and alcohol
    Pregnancy
    Diabetes
    Other causes can be irritants such as soaps, powders, new detergents and other products

    What are the symptoms?
    Symptoms of a typical yeast infection may include:

    Vaginal itching
    Vaginal irritation
    Thick, white, possibly curd-like vaginal discharge
    Redness, swelling, and/or cracking of the vulvar skin
    Burning sensation during urination
    Itching of the rectal opening
    Pain during sexual intercourse.



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    Yeast Infection

    What is a yeast infection? I Is it common? I What causes yeast infections? I What are the symptoms? I Can men get yeast infections? I How is it diagnosed? I How is it treated? I Is there a way to prevent yeast infections? I Is a yeast infection dangerous? | Links you can use



    What is a yeast infection?
    Candida albicans, and other forms of yeast, grow in the vagina, rectum, and mouth. In a healthy vagina, the presence of some yeast may not be a problem. When a woman's system is out of balance, yeast-like organisms can grow profusely and cause a thick, white discharge. A yeast infection is not necessarily an STI; however, treating a woman and her sexual partner may help prevent recurrent yeast infections.

    Is it common?
    Yeast infections are the second most common type of vaginal infection women experience (bacterial vaginosis is the most common). Over 70% of women develop at least one yeast infection during their life and over 40% of women have had more than one infection.

    What causes yeast infections?
    Factors that may disturb the vagina's balance include:

    Antibiotic treatments
    Oral contraceptives
    Hot weather or non-ventilating clothing, which increase moisture and warmth, fostering fungal growth
    Repeated intercourse over a short period of time
    Stress
    Suppressed immune system (including HIV)
    High carbohydrate intake, especially refined sugars and alcohol
    Pregnancy
    Diabetes
    Other causes can be irritants such as soaps, powders, new detergents and other products

    What are the symptoms?
    Symptoms of a typical yeast infection may include:

    Vaginal itching
    Vaginal irritation
    Thick, white, possibly curd-like vaginal discharge
    Redness, swelling, and/or cracking of the vulvar skin
    Burning sensation during urination
    Itching of the rectal opening
    Pain during sexual intercourse.
    Can men get yeast infections?
    Yes, men can contract a yeast infection if they have unprotected sexual activity with a partner who has a yeast infection. If both partners are not treated, they can keep re-infecting each other. Male sexual partners may develop genital irritation and genital itching, especially if they are uncircumcised, but usually there is no discharge.

    How is it diagnosed?
    Yeast infections should be diagnosed and treated by a medical professional. There are over-the-counter medications available for women who have had professional guidance about how to recognize the symptoms. Otherwise, it is necessary to meet with your medical provider because it's easy to think you have a yeast infection when you may really have a more serious infection or condition such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. In fact, recent studies found that many women misdiagnose their own yeast infections and use one of the over-the-counter treatments when no yeast infection is actually present. Over time, a woman's body may become drug-resistant to yeast infection medication, and the real problem is never treated.

    To diagnose a yeast infection, your medical provider will perform a vaginal exam. Samples of vaginal discharge are obtained for examination under a microscope. If you have recurring infections, some of the discharge may be cultured to see if yeast or another type of organism is present.

    How is it treated?
    Once your medical provider has confirmed that you have a yeast infection, s/he will prescribe an antibiotic pill such as Diflucan, or an over-the-counter cream or suppository such as GyneLotrimin or Monistat. These medications vary from a single-dose treatment to a week-long series of treatments. You can pick up your prescription, cream, or suppository treatment in the pharmacy at Health Services.

    If you have a strong suspicion that you have a yeast infection because of past experiences with yeast infections and there has been no change in your sexual history (no new partner, no unprotected genital contact), you may elect to try one of the over-the-counter yeast treatments first. If your symptoms do not go away, you should then see your medical provider for an exam.

    Sexual partners who have no symptoms of a yeast infection usually don't need treatment. A partner (male or female) with symptoms should see a provider for evaluation and concurrent treatment. While the treatment is underway, a latex barrier during sex may prevent passing the infection to a partner. HOWEVER, if you are using yeast creams or suppositories, the ingredients may damage the latex of condoms, diaphragms and dental dams. So, using a latex barrier is not recommended with these treatments because the latex may break. To minimize the risk of passing the infection to a partner and to speed healing, it is generally recommended that you abstain from sexual activity until all of your symptoms have resolved.

    Is there a way to prevent yeast infections?I
    You can help prevent a vaginal yeast infection by doing the following:

    Eat a balanced diet.
    Get enough sleep.
    If you go swimming, get out of your swimsuit as soon as possible.
    Don't wear pads or panty-liners beyond the length of your period.
    Don't use deodorant tampons.
    Avoid feminine deodorant sprays and douches. They irritate the vulva and vaginal areas.
    Wipe from front to back after urination and bowel movement.
    Antibiotics can also cause a yeast infection, since they kill or decrease normal flora. If you need to take antibiotics, you can ask for an anti-yeast prescription, or you can buy over-the-counter creams or suppositories.
    Avoid tight-fitting clothing and wear cotton, rather than synthetic, underwear.


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  • Yeast infections are a common side effect of antibiotic therapy. Go get you some Monistat and use it. If you have had unprotected sex, it is possible to give your partner a yeast infection. It is not real common, but can happen especially if the man is not cicumcised. He may have a bit of itching, but often times no symptoms. So if you get over the yeast and it comes back after unprotected sex with your partner, he may need to be treated. There is no over the counter meds for men, so he will need to see a doctor.
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  • you don't treat it call your doctor.
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  • Yes it does.
    I ALWAYS get a yeast infection when on antibiotics.
    It sucks.
    But go to your nearest store and they will have some pills that you can take to get rid of it.
    Either pills or some type of cream to put on your vaginal area.
    Good luck dear!
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  • sounds like a yeast infection to me. antibiotics almost always cause yeast infections in girls. happens to me all the time it sucks. u can get an over the counter yeast infection medicine from walmart and that should treat it but they suggest that if u have never had a yeast infection to go to the dr because yeast infections are similar to bacterial infections but treated differently. if you use medicine for a yeast infection but really have a bacterial infection then the medicine will cause u to get a yeast infection and then u will have a yeast infection and bacterial infection at the same time. trust me u don't want that!
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  • Antibiotics are notorious for causing yeast infections. They kill the beneficial bacteria as well as the ones that cause a urinary tract infection.

    You can get pills to cure a yeast infection or you can get a suppository treatment. Remember with any treatment you need to follow the directions and keep using the medication until it is all used up, not just until you stop itching. The suppository needs to be used for about 7 days. You can also get a topical ointment to help control the itch until the internal medication kicks in.
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  • GAWD YES!

    Antibiotics get rid of the good bacteria that keep the yeast levels down.

    3 days after you finish your antibiotics, get Monistat from the drugstore (or have your MD prescribe Diflucan).

    Make sure you take it 3 days after you finish the antibiotics or it won't work.
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  • Absolutely! Its almost garaunteed if the antibiotic is used to treat an abdiminal or uterine bacterial infection, or after surgery like an appendectomy or cysectomy.
    An over the counter aream or suppository should help, or ask your doc for a script for diflucant
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  • antibiotics can deftintely cause a yeast problem. they kill all bacteria, including the good ones.

    if you have never had one, i would go to the dr to double check. or you can just buy one of the monistat things at the store. it takes a good week for you to get better, and if you dont get better, then for sure to the dr you go!
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  • yes antibiotics are known to cause yeast infections. It sounds like you have one.
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  • antibiotics are common for causing yeast infections. our body has both good and bad bacteria and the antibiotic can kill both of them, causing the good bacteria to die which allows the yeast to grow and spread out of control, causing yeast infection.
    If you have never had a yeast infection before you need to go to your doctor to have it diagnosed. if it is there are many over the counter products that help. usually it is best to get a 7 day treatment, as cumbersome and annoying as they are they do work better than the 1 or 3 day treatments, unless your doctor wants to give you a prescription for diflucan (fluconazole) then that works very well.
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  • Yeah, it always does for me. There is a natural balance of yeast and bacteria in your vagina - they keep each other under control. When you take antibiotics you end up killing all the useful bacteria along with the bad stuff you are trying to get rid of, so the yeast isn't controlled by the bacteria anymore and you get an overgrowth - a yeast infection.
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  • It could be a yeast infection, although you didn't say anything about it itching as well as burning.. Go get some Monistat over the counter pronto. If it is a simple yeast infection, you will notice a difference right away. If that doesn't do the trick , see your doctor.


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