Yeast is the most common type of vaginal infection. One of the many species of fungus called Candida causes. Candida normally lives in small quantities in the vagina and the mouth and digestive tract of men and women.
Women are more vulnerable to vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune suppression diseases such as diabetes and HIV infection are at high risk.
Symptoms of yeast:
The symptoms of yeast infection can vary from very mild to severe and include:
• vaginal itching or pain
• thick, white curd like discharge
• Burning around the vaginal opening, especially if urine touches the area
• Pain during sexual
• unpleasant odor of the genitals
• Itching and burning of the female genitals (vulva)
• painful urination
• Redness and swelling of the vulva
Vaginal discharge is not always present and can be minimal, but if this can be:
• cheese like in nature
White discharge • thick gray
• water at the consistency of thick
Causes of yeast infection:
Since yeast is normal in the woman's vagina, causing infection when a change of balance in the system of women has been produced. For example, pregnancy, leading to changes in hormone levels.
Antibiotics can kill bacteria vagina. Then the yeast that is normally present in the vagina or around a woman can multiply.
Thus, yeast overgrowth usually occurs because of:
• Fatigue
• High voltage
• hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle
• Increased heat and moisture in the vaginal area
• Menopause
• Do not wipe the external vaginal area thoroughly after bathing
• Birth control pills
• Poor nutrition
• poorly ventilated underwear
• poor personal hygiene
• Pregnancy
• Some medicines
Broad-spectrum antibiotics • The use of '
• vaginal intercourse without adequate lubrication
• Sweating
• High Diabetes, which increases the levels of blood sugar by making a favorable environment for fungi to grow yeast
The treatment of yeast infection:
Any woman who experiences the symptoms of a yeast infection for the first time must visit a doctor. This is important to ensure that the vaginal discharge and discomfort is caused by yeast and not some other sexually transmitted infections.
Yeast infections are treated with antifungal drugs that are inserted directly into the vagina as tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories.
The treatment of sexual partners is not necessary because the majority of yeast infections are not sexually transmitted.
How to prevent yeast infection?
Every three applicants in four women experience at least one yeast infection during their lives, the experience of many.
However, it can reduce the likelihood of recurrent attacks of the practice of some preventive measures —
– Always wear white cotton underwear. Nylon and Lycra may trap air and create a breeding ground for yeast.
– Maintain the external genital area clean and dry.
– Avoid antibiotics and steroids, because the bacteria destroy the competition and allow the yeast to invade.
– Avoid irritating and perfumed soaps, vaginal sprays.
– Change tampons and sanitary towels frequently.
– After swimming, change quickly into dry clothes instead of sitting in wet bathing suit for prolonged periods.
– Take antibiotics only as prescribed by a doctor.
– In the case of diabetes, try to keep a tight control on levels of blood sugar.
– Avoid the use of oral contraceptives, if you have a yeast infection.
– Avoid using oil-based lubricants for vaginal lubrication during intercourse. Try using water-based lubricants.
– Eat a cup of yogurt a day helps some women avoid yeast infections that often follow antibiotic treatment. However, eating yogurt will not cure a yeast infection.
– Do not wear underwear at night, like our bodies need to dry after a day of clothing that traps heat and moisture.
Dietary recommendations for yeast infection —
Any woman with a yeast infection should be especially careful in their diet because certain foods promote growth of fungi. Trying to understand —
• Fruit and vegetables
• Fish
• Whole grains
• Essential fatty acids, like walnuts
• plenty of fresh water
• 1 tablespoon of fiber Isabgol peel and / or 1 / 4 cup of oat bran per day
Avoid:
• Alcohol
• Animal fats
• Caffeine
• Dairy products like cheese, ice cream
• Fast food
• cucumbers, vinegar or yeast product
• fermented
• hydrogenated oils and margarine
• processed foods
• sugar, sweets, chocolates
• Black & flour products
Thus, as the fungus grows yeast sugar and carbohydrates – a non-vegetarian protein milk, whole grains and vegetables is the best. Onions and garlic are also helpful. Fresh, raw garlic is best. Avoid meat proteins.
