Yeast Infections - Their Symptoms and Relief

Yeast Infections - Their Symptoms and Relief by Pharmaceuticals, Natural Remedies and Diet
By Jeffrey Rossini

This article aims to describe some of the common symptoms that may point to a yeast infection being the cause. Cure by the use of pharmaceuticals will also be discussed. The use of natural remedies will be outlined. Finally an anti-yeast infection diet will be described.

Symptoms Of A Possible Yeast Infection.

Yeast infections can have many symptoms. Some of the common ones are listed here. Mouth ulcers, white spots on the throat, abdominal bloating, digestive problems, eczema, burning when urinating, itching of the genitals, 'jock itch', athletes foot, penile discharge, and vaginal discharge amongst others. Of course these symptoms could be attributed to many other health problems, so it is always advisable to seek advice from a suitable medical practitioner.

If a yeast infection is diagnosed it can be treated in different ways.

Pharmaceutical Ways To Treat A Yeast Infection

Diflucan: Fluconazole is a triazole antigungal medicine. It is also used to treat yeast infections. Diflucan is used to treat mainly infections caused by candida and Cryptococcus fungi. Common side effects include, nausea, dyspepsea, flatulence, dizziness, hypokalaemia, amongst others. Pregnant women should not take Diflucan.

Canestan Cream: Clotrimazole is used to treat fungal and yeast infections such as sweat rash, 'jock itch', athletes foot, and vaginal yeast infection. The most common side effects are itching and rash.

Nystatin Lozenge: is used to treat thrush in the mouth. The lozenges are to be slowly melted on the tongue. Common side effects are diarrhea and nausea.

There are more types of drugs and preparations such as sprays, creams, suppositories to help fight yeast infections. Generally speaking topical preparations have less side effects than those taken orally.

Natural Remedies To Treat A Yeast Infection

Arbor Vit: Thuja occidentalis can be used by women to calm itching in the vagina. When used by men can help control itching on the genitals

Cinnibar: Mercurius sulphuratus ruber can be used for women to treat whitish discharge and feeling of pressure in the vagina. When used by men can eases swelling of the penis and itching of corona glandis when secretion of pus is present.

Garlic: Allium sativum is one of the best natural antifungal and antibacterial herbs that there is. When eaten it helps protect against vaginal infections.

Goldenseal: Hydrastis canadensis is a yeast fighting herb.

Pau d'Arco: Tabebuia impetiginosa is a South American tree whose bark has been used to treat candida albicans for many years.

Purple Coneflower: Echinacea Augustifolia can be useful for easing symptoms of thrush (whitish coat of tongue) and accumulation of mucus in throat. It has also been shown to help with frequent urination with burning sensation.

Wild Indigo: Baptista Tinctoria can ease the burning feeling when urinating and eases abdominal distention.

A Friendly Diet

If you are susceptible to yeast infections there are some food and drink that you may be better off avoiding. This includes all refined sugars, fizzy drinks, many grains, beer, white flour products, fermented foods, and any food made using yeast.

However, you can still eat a very varied, nutritious diet. Things to include could be all fresh meats, eggs, fresh vegetables, garlic, nuts, seeds, oils, rice, oat bran. Drinking the recommended amount of water also helps to cleanse your body. Live yogurt has been shown to help fight this type of infections especially after a course of antibiotics.

It can be seen that there are many health issues associated with candida albicans infections. It may that the pharmaceutical approach is needed to originally get rid of the infection. However, for the person who suffers repeated bouts of yeast infection it can be seen that the changing of diet and including some natural supplements could reduce the repeated use of pharmaceuticals.

Jeffrey Rossini works in medicine. He has helped clients with body image and self esteem problems. He has now moved over to researching natural and holistic forms of treatment. Yet, Jeffrey still recognises the need for modern medicine. More information can be found at http://www.my-health-answer.com

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