An increased number of yeast cells inside the vagina generate an infection. This condition, although it is not severe nor it has dangerous consequences, is very uncomfortable, because the vagina becomes itchy, painful and irritated. But a persistent yeast infection represents a medical problem.
A vagina that is healthy has a large number of bacteria and a small quantity of yeast cells, which represent the vaginal flora. One of the many bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a powerful organic weapon against yeast infections. Around 80% of yeast infections are due to Candida albicans, which is a strain of yeast and can be eradicated by means of Gyne – lotrimin and monistat (azole antifungal treatment).
The excessive increase in number of yeast cells is generated by a variety of factors, such as increased levels of estrogen – especially in pregnant women or in those that take hormonal treatments - antibiotics or diseases like diabetes.
Treatment
In case of an acute yeast infection, the treatment prescribed for several days includes suppository, tablets or vaginal antifungal cream. For infections that resist to these types of treatment, vaginal capsules that contain boric acid are required.
Although oral treatment is the easiest to take, it is commonly prescribed only in case or recurrent infections, which tend to extend over the organism, because antifungals that are orally administered may also affect other parts of the body, not only the vaginal area.
The risks of untreated or self treated Candida.
When such infection is mild, it causes no problem for your health, even if it is left untreated, and some times it even goes away on its own. A severe one, whose symptoms are extremely annoying, will absolutely need treatment.
Self diagnosis and treatment administered without demanding medical advice represent the greatest risk. In case you have been diagnosed with vaginal yeast infection, self – treatment involves no major risks. But this is not the case with self diagnosis, because the same symptoms may also indicate a STD or diabetes and even AIDS. About 66% of women wrongly believe that they have a mild yeast infection.
You mustn’t absolutely treat yourself on your own in case you are pregnant and experience the symptoms of a yeast infection. It is vital for you to take only prescription medicines and follow the advice of your doctor.
The treatment of yeast infection is usually very safe when it is administered locally. This is not the case with oral medications, which generate pain in the abdomen, headache and nausea.
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