Steps on How to Treat a Yeast Infection
Yeast infections are due to the fungus on areas of the skin. Most of the time, yeast infection occurs in moist areas of the body, such as the vaginal area for women and genital area for men. The good news is yeast infection can be treated with home treatments.
However, it is still best to consult a physician if you have yeast infection for the first time. The physician will educate you on ways how to prevent and how to treat a yeast infection.
Presence of an odorless whitish vaginal discharge, burning sensation when urinating and having an uncontrollable itching is usually the common sign of yeast infection.
Therefore, if you have noticed these symptoms, contact your physician immediately so they can have you assessed. Here are some things you can do on how to treat a yeast infection.
One of the most effective treatments against yeast infection is by eating yogurt. Yogurt is rich in good bacteria that can fight off yeast. Aside from its effective effect against yeast infection, yogurt is also good for your body because its can fight harmful bacteria inside the body.
Aside from eating yogurt, you can also use yogurt as a topical treatment against yeast infection. By using your finger or a spoon, apply yogurt in areas affected by the yeast infection.
Yogurt will also have a cooling effect on these areas as to minimize the feeling of itchiness and discomfort. Remove the yogurt after 20 minutes and wash the area clean. It is important to dry the area as well as not to aggravate the present condition.
Make a solution using vinegar and water as a douche. You can do this once a day while you have yeast infection, but avoid using it longer than a week. If yeast infection is still present after a week, it is best to consult your physician for further assessment and evaluation. Your physician would most likely have you undergo series of laboratory tests such as your urine and culture of the discharges.
Plan a healthy diet list and avoid ingesting too much sugar. Sugar increases the growth of yeast, making the present condition go worse. Eliminate unhealthy and unnecessary foods as to avoid further complications.
During the old times, gentian violet is very effective in treating yeast infection and other infections. Gentian violet is very effective, up to nowadays because it is still recommended by most physicians and can be easily bought over the counter in most pharmacies or drug stores.
Aside from Gentian violet, there are also other topical ointments for yeast infections that can be found in drug stores. Depending on the brand that you prefer, the prices range as well.
A simple way on how to treat a yeast infection is simply by having a good hygiene. Wash and scrub your body every day while you bathe. Focus on areas of the body where moist happens to stay most of the time. Clean these areas and dry it well after every bathe. After bathing, you can put talc powder on these areas to prevent from sweating.
