Yeast infection can occur in any part of the body such as underarms, between toes, etc. in both men and women. In women yeast infection is very common in vagina, so common that 75% of women have it at some time in their lives.
Yeast are minute organisms (candida fungus) that live in small numbers on human body. The problem arises when their number grows. The acidity of the vagina prevents yeast from growing. If the acidity of the vagina decreases, then too many yeast grow, causing vaginal infection. The acidity of the vagina can be changed due to menstruation period, pregnancy, diabetes or birth control pills. A fungus called Candida albicans causes vaginal yeast infections.
Symptoms of Yeast Infection
- Itching and burning in the vagina.
- Swelling, itching, and burning around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina).
- A white thick vaginal discharge that is mostly odorless.
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- soreness & rash on outer lips of the vagina.
- burning during urination.
Do's and Dont's
- You should not keep your stomach empty for a long time.
- Heavy indigestable food, sour things should be avoided.
- Relieve itching with a cold water compress or cool baths.
- Wash the vaginal and genital area once a day with plain water or a mild, nonperfumed soap. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
- Wear cotton and avoid tight-fitting clothing. Avoid tight jeans
- Avoid the use of feminine deodorant sprays and other perfumed products. They irritate and dry tender skin.
- Avoid douching.
- Eat a balanced diet, which will help keep your body healthy and help maintain a normal balance of organisms in the vagina.
Home Remedies of Yeast Infection (For Yeast Infection in vagina:)
- Dip a tampon in plain yogurt (curd, yoghurt) containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, and insert into the vagina twice a day until your symptoms clear up. Repeat this until one day after the symptoms disappear.
- Peel a fresh clove of garlic and make a little tampon by wrapping it in cheesecloth and tying with unwaxed dental floss. You may leave a bit of floss to pull it out afterward. Insert it in vagina and leave there for several hours, say overnight, and remove it in the morning. For severe infection, try this in the morning and during night both. Repeat this until one day after the symptoms disappear.
Pour a few drops of Teatree oil (available from natural health stores) on a lubricated tampon & insert into the vagina. It is an effective home remedy for yeast infection.
- Add 1 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar in 2 cups of water and put 1 garlic clove in it. Let it stand for some time and use this for douching.
- Insert 1 or 2 capsules of boric acid into the vagina and keep it there overnight for several nights. For some women the boric acid may cause burning and discomfort for the first few days.
- Dissolve 1 Tbsp of potassium sorbate in 1 cup water. Insert a tampon into the vagina and pour this solution inside to be absorbed by the tampon. Keep it there overnight. Repeat this for several nights. It is also a good remedy for yeast infection.
- For other parts of the Body: Apply fresh garlic paste directly on the affected part of the body.
Herbal Remedies for Yeast Infection:
Garlic is used as a carminative, aphrodisiac, expectorant, and stimulant. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, hypolipidemic,anticoagulant, hypoproteinemic, hypocholesteremic, antibacterial, antifungal, antihypertensive and hypoglycemic action. It increases prothrombin time and fibrinolytic action. It is used in dermatophytosis, cough, febrifuge, in intermittent fever, earache, dyspepsia
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I found the yogurt thing worked! Use plain, never sweetened.