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Recurrent yeast infections now affect 5% of women worldwide. It doesn't matter where in the world you come from you can be affected by this growing problem. The truth is though, the more treatments available to you the more chance you have of suffering from chronic Candida infections. This is because the treatments you can get prescribed are now a big part of this ever-growing health issue.
Antibiotics use is the biggest cause of recurrent yeast infections. Antibiotics use is on the increase due to the ease in which doctors now prescribe them for all infections. This increase in prescription is increasing mainland intestinal fungal infections in women. Doctors don't mind this as you'll inevitably be going back for another prescription so you give them more revenue while they play God with your health.
Another cause of chronic Candida infections is over the counter, anti fungal yeast infection creams. Because so many women are now using these anti fungal creams more often than they should be they are creating resistant super yeast that are taking residence in their vaginas. The main reason they are causing resistant yeast is the fact that more women use the OTC yeast creams when they don't have a yeast infection. They use them for any irritation they get in the genital area so they are causing the Candida Albicans yeast to mutate into a fungus that is the cause of all their symptoms.
A poor diet that lacks nutrition, and is high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can cause Chronic yeast infections. The Candida Albicans yeast loves sugar and any sugar based foods, and loves refined and processed foods. A diet that lacks nutrition will weaken your immune system which is your body's natural defence against any type of infection. Your body becomes the perfect environment for the mutated Candida yeast when your immunity is low, and you're feeding the yeast with a poor diet
Certain medications like the birth control pill and steroids can cause Chronic Candida overgrowth in your vagina and intestines. If you're taking any of these drugs it's a good idea to speak to your doctor about them as they could be causing your vaginal and/or intestinal fungal infections.
Yeast infections are rather unpleasant and in some scenarios can be quite dangerous but luckily there are many things that can be done to help you overcome them. This article looks at reactive and proactive treatment of yeast infections including the medication Clotrimazole which is a medicine used today that has been used for more than forty years. We know a lot about medicine and candida bacteria today and therefore a lot can be done beyond using antibiotics for yeast infection treatment.
Reactive Yeast Infection Treatment
When you realize you've got a candida infection or yeast infection, you may have a trusted remedy that is over the counter, that is prescribed by your family doctor or that's a more natural remedy that you've found useful in the past.
A reactive yeast infection treatment will work but will also be something that your body can become immune to over time. That's why it's important that you follow the full directions listed with the yeast infection medication even if you feel well after only a few days of treatment.
Medications like Clotrimazole are often prescribed for yeast infections. It can work for oral and esophageal yaest infections, topically for fungal infections and is often present in over the counter yeast infection remedies.
This drug has been around since 1967 and continues to be prescribed or available over the counter as well as being integrated into other medications as well. It's important that you are careful about this and any other yeast infection or candida medication in terms of taking other medications and vitamins or supplements. This drug could interact with other drugs in that it could change how your body metabolizes the other drug which would impact how your body reacted. It can also cause itchiness or redness at the site when used topically.
Proactive Yeast Infection Treatment
It's helpful that drugs like Clotrimazole are available for people who need them but many people believe that they can prevent recurring yeast infections by lifestyle choices. There are many medications and practices that can reduce your chances of getting yeast overgrowth.
A yeast infection diet can be helpful because it removes food from the diet that normally helps yeast to proliferate. Exercise and healthful food is also helpful for creating a harmonious level of good flora in your body. Probiotics, prebiotics and other supplements can also be helpful and reduce the need for prescription or over the counter medications.
If you're suffering from a yeast infection right now and don't want to try your hand at various natural methods that may or may not work for you, taking Clotrimazole could make sense for your needs. Following doctors orders can help you get the most benefits out of the medicince.
In future, if you're someone prone to candida or yeast infections, you may want to consider taking a proactive approach with natural methods of diet and lifestyle that can help your immune system be strong and your positive GI flora levels be where they should be.