Thursday, April 16, 2009

Ways For Treating Yeast Infections

By Kerris Samson

Most doctors when treating yeast infections will prescribe a person with antibiotics in order to help provide them with relief. Although they do provide relief from the symptoms they can in turn cause the condition to become much more severe as they reduce other antibodies within the person's body that can further help with fighting the condition.

But for many who suffer from such infections rather than relying on antibiotics to treat it they are considering using home remedies or over the counter treatments instead. For anyone suffering from such an infection they will soon discover that there are plenty of ways in which they treat and cure this particular condition successfully.

Below we look at some of the popular home remedies that those who suffer from this kind of infection are trying and finding to be successful at treating it. Of all the kinds of home remedies available diluting white vinegar with water is proving to be extremely popular as well as being one of the most effective treatments available. However, if you find the scent of white vinegar a little overpowering then consider using cider apple vinegar in its place instead.

As well as being an extremely effective way of treating and curing a yeast infection it is also a very inexpensive way. What one needs to do is mix sufficient amounts of water to the vinegar and then gently apply the solution to the affected area. However, you need to make sure that you mix the vinegar with sufficient quantities of water so that it does not cause further irritation or damge to the area. You will know if the mixture has too much vinegar in it as it will start to cause a burning sensation to the area and will make you will feel even more uncomfortable.

Along with vinegar, another extremely cheap and effective way of treating and curing such an infection is that you eat a cup of natural yogurt each day. But this only works for some people and as well as helping to cure the condition it can also prevent further infections from occurring in the future as well.

As well as trying the remedies mentioned above, some yeast infection sufferers have found that making changes to their diet helps them in treating and curing the condition. Certainly a large number of people who suffer from yeast infections have found that by reducing or eliminating foods which contain large amounts of starch in them has helped to improve the condition for them. So if you find yourself suffering from any kind of yeast infection, by reducing the amount of bread, pasta or potatoes that you eat can help in treating this condition.

Many people find that the most difficult thing they have to deal with when they suffer a yeast infection is the itching and burning that is caused. In fact for many people it can make their lives extremely uncomfortable and a severe infection can lead to their lives being seriously comprised. One way of helping to relieve these symptoms is by placing an icepack which has been wrapped in a towel on top of the area that is affected. Whilst another way of helping to relieve these symptoms is to add some baking soda to a warm bath and then soaking in it for a while.

Above we have provided information on some of the various ways of treating yeast infections that sufferers are opting to use in place of more traditional medical treatments. As well as all of these being natural the chances of them causing unwanted side effects in a sufferer are greatly reduced compared to what may occur when taking antibiotics. - 14130

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