Yeast infection is most commonly triggered by fungus called Candida Albicanis that lives in our bodies and is so much a part of our biological make-up.
Infection could take place when the fungus multiplies and overgrows in the body. The infection may occur in any part of the body but it mostly affects the reproductive organs. It may be triggered by diabetes, low immune levels, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, condoms, antibiotics, steroids, illnesses, bad diet, stress, food supplements, etc.
Common signs include chronic itching, redness and inflammation, pain, blisters, spots, unusual discharges, odor, and pain when urinating and while having sex and depends on the area of infection. The symptoms associated with the infection include headaches, migraine, acne, skin lesions, chronic rash, depression, mood swings, memory loss, fatigue, irritability and aching and of swelling joints.
Common treatments include creams applied locally to the infection as well as suppositories, tablets, and injections. But these treatments do not guarantee 100% effectiveness as some infections can be cured over time but could recur after just a couple of days, weeks or months. Some 75 percent of the population contract yeast infection, and 50 percent of this experience a recurrence.
Some experts say the fungus becomes drug-resistant. Drugs would only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. More and more yeast infected people are looking at alternative ways in treating the infection especially the prevention of recurrence. Several natural remedies reportedly worked.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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