Thursday, January 29, 2009

Do Natural Yeast Infection Remedies Work?

By June Lyons

Whenever you have a yeast infection, it is the only thing that you can think about. Sure there are tons of different products that you can go out to the store and buy, but that can be kind of embarrassing. That is why when you are looking for some yeast infection remedies, you have to come up with some that you can do from home.

The distinguishing feature of a yeast overgrowth is the presence of elevated inflamed areas called satellite pustules which emerge on nearby skin. If you notice these pustules in or on your skin then you can assume that the rash is due to a yeast infection, as a non-infectious rash doesn't have these pustules. Yeast infections can emerge on your thighs, abdominal area, genitals, as well as on the skin folds around the genital area.

A yeast infection is caused by the Candida yeast which is present in the body of every human being but at times when our immune system may not be in full functioning order the yeast can overgrow and become a problem. The changes which your body experiences during pregnancy including an excess of sugar in vaginal secretions feed the yeast and allow it to thrive. The symptoms of a yeast infection are easily spotted but it is important to get confirmation from your doctor if this is the first time you have suffered from the condition.

Have you tried to get rid of your yeast infection only to find out that it comes right back? You may end up spending lots of money trying to cure a yeast infection. Yeast is a normal occurrence in our bodies, but when certain conditions exist, the yeast tends to overgrow and cause an infection. If you do not treat this infection the right way it can end up reoccurring or it may be a chronic situation.

What most women do not realize is that the over the counter medications that we often use to treat yeast infections can be harmful. These type of medications treat only the symptoms of the infection and not the infection itself. Even doctor prescribed medications can do nothing more than treat the symptoms of an infection.

When your healthy child or adult gets affected by yeast infection, you will try some kind of medication. But, in case the medication fails or symptoms deteriorate, do not persist with the medication. Try to consult your doctor at the earliest convenience. If your immune system is weakened and you notice any new infections or symptoms, you should contact your doctor. - 16083

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