Yeast Infection Causes

Identifying the causes of infection or any condition will greatly help in prevention. Furthermore, in regards to recurring yeast infections, one has a strong need to accurately identify the causes to fully prevent the recurrence of the condition. Today, you will discover more about this also some tips on how to deal with each causes.

Causes

Poor hygiene

Probably one of the most common one and easily prevented, poor hygiene can get you the yeast infection. A concrete example is using hygiene products that are too harsh on the area. Scented hygiene products, tampons and so on may affect the natural flora of the area and the dampness. These two factors contribute to the overgrowth of yeast.

Of course, using good hygiene products and those that don’t tamper the natural flora of microorganisms in the area will help. Also other general good hygiene practice such as bathing regularly is absolutely a plus.

Unprotected Sex

It’s like an open invitation of getting the infection if you have unprotected sex with someone who is infected. This is the number one reason why men have yeast infections. You should note that it is better to cure yourself first of the infection before engaging intercourse. This protects you and your partner from having the condition. In addition, you should also note that your partner might bet he cause of why you have recurring yeast infection. Consider using condoms, avoiding sex toys and so on.

Poor health conditions

Conditions such as diabetes and those that affect the immune system predispose you from having the infection. Diabetes for one increases your chance of getting yeast infection for it provides the yeast nutrients. It’s primary food source, sugar, is abundant in the blood for people with diabetes. Nurturing the yeast increases their chance of growing. You should note that you could also have predisposing factors from other health conditions like those that affect your immune response.

Natural or physiological causes

Menstruation or pregnancy can cause yeast infection. For women, menstrual period can predispose the growth of the yeast in the vaginal area for it becomes a suitable environment, which is a damp, moist one due to the accumulation of blood. Practicing good hygiene and changing pads regularly or as needed can help prevent this. Pregnancy however is rather complex and might be associated with other factors such as stress, diabetes, fatigue and so on. One should be aware of these unique causes and handle them appropriately.

There are many more yeast infection causes out there. The ones above should give you a good idea on how the infection can be transmitted or manifest in you. Don’t worry it’s pretty preventable, you just have to take actions to avoid them

How To Deal With Yeast Infection

You might feel unlucky when you get a yeast infection. Actually, you shouldn’t worry much, not because it is a minor condition but because there are so many things to deal with it. What you need to know is what causes the condition and act upon avoiding them. You may also need to learn home remedies that are effective. This post will guide you in finding the right answers for recurring yeast infection prevention.

Let’s start with the causes. The causes for yeast infection are suitable environment. These include a dark, moist environment, abundance of nutrients for them, and for you a poor diet and hygiene. Basically, if you keep yourself wet (sweaty) and dirty then you’re just welcoming the condition. You have to focus on a healthy and clean lifestyle to rid the condition from the start.

For remedies, let’s start with exercise. It is actually a great measure on how to prevent yeast infections. Exercise can boost your body immune system, which is very crucial in yielding off yeast infection. Take note that whenever you get poor immune system, you have higher chance of acquiring infection, yeast included. Just remember to change clothes directly after workout where you get all sweaty. Moisture is also a contributing factor to the infection.

Taking note of the medications you are taking actually gives you an idea if you are at risk for this specific infection or not. Antibiotics as well as oral steroids can increase the likelihood of yeast infections. Antibiotics for one affect the natural flora balance of bacteria in the area. Bacteria help check the growth of other microorganisms in the area, which then controls growth of yeast.  Oral steroids on the other hand can decline the function of the immune system. Of course, you know already what would happen after that.

Treat underlying conditions such as diabetes, STDs and other conditions that may affect immune system capabilities. Diabetes for one increases the glucose level in the blood. Yeast loves glucose for it is their main source of nutrients. This very much gives them the opportunity to grow. Other disease like STD and other immunodeficiency condition should be treated promptly as well.

A good diet, proper hygiene and a meticulous use of public items will help you avoid recurring yeast infections. As you can see, the disease is quite preventable but it requires an awful lot of your effort. You should note this down. Hope this helps. Leave your comments below for additional info I might have missed. 

What To Do About The Yeast Infection

Things to know

Some of us go panic about what to do when signs of disease shows. Most women encounter such condition if not once, several times in their lives. This lens will try its best to explain and give a brief idea about the disease process and how to handle it correctly. I'd be totally honest with you, it's easier than you think but it requires a bit of work on your end.

The Cause

The disease is actually quite common. According to one study, almost all people carry the causative factor called Candida Albicans in our body. However, they remain as non-harmful fungus until they have the opportunity to grow excessively. This is when the situation becomes likely such as change of environment where they live (basically our body). This occurs to immune deficient people, poor hygiene, diabetes mellitus, use of risky products (usually feminine hygiene products), and so on. As you can see you just don't blame anyone you live with or you hangout with for giving you the disease. You can be infeected not just from direct contact or sharing shoes or underwear from others.

What we call this type of fungus is "opportunistic microorganism". This means that they just stay there harmless in the body until they have the chance to grow excessively when the chance arrives. Although this condition is common, many people do not really know how to deal it. This blog and many more blogs that I plan to make will talk more about this topic, how to deal it, along with many more relevant info.

This is quite a broad topic although not much people in the net are talking about it. That's why I'll keep adding more content regularly so make sure you bookmark or follow this lens and check back often.

Top ten things to do

This is my "tip number 1" that I'd willingly share to you folks. Enjoy!

Once you seemingly have the signs and symptoms once again the first thing to do is not panic, even if you have the whitish discharge or the extremely annoying itch. The top ten things to do may be done in order or whichever you prefer depending on the needs. As a med school grad, I see these steps or things to do as the best ones to handle the situation. Here it is.

1. Wash the area with regular soap and pat dry

2. Wear light or loose clothing, specifically clothes to avoid friction to the area

3. The best thing is to call your doctor or better, pay him a visit and inform him/her about the situation

4. IMPORTANT: get a proper diagnosis (this should be done with the right lab tests)

5. Take the prescribe medications or regimen (ask for alternative medications or treatments if there are any)

6. Practice good hygiene when on the treatment process. Change clean dry clothes, avoid use douches, tampons and other scented feminine hygiene sprays. Don't share towels,or apparels for now.

7. Eat properly. Diet helps in your recovery. Make sure you decrease intake of flour products or carbohydrates (beer). Focus on green leafy vegetables, lean meat.

8. Drink lots of water and if possible add anti-oxidant drinks such as green tea and natural fruit juices.

9. Avoid warm or damp environments

10. Take only natural home remedies that can aid treatment however, make sure you ask your doctor before doing so. Just for best practice.

Those are the things to do. Make sure you act accordingly to avoid further complications.

Also, you may want to learn more about how to prevent yeast infections to say goodbye to the itch forever.

Hope you like this post and just leave some comments below for any more suggestions, violent reactions, or if you just want to say anything to me. I'd love to hear them!

Welcome To Recurring Yeast Infections

Hey there guys. This would be my first post. I'd like everyone to know that I'll be posting health blogs here. I look forward for a very productive year. Hope to see you around. Will be done with my next post soon.

Regards,

Donatello

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