Yeast Infection, Candidiasis, Thrust Treatment

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Candidiasis , commonly called yeast infection or thrush , is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common.

• the oral cavity ( oral thrush )
• the vagina and/or vulva (vaginal candidiasis or thrush)
• folds of skin in the diaper area ( diaper rash )
• the nipples while breastfeeding

Candidiasis is the second most common cause of vaginal irritation, or vaginitis , and can also occur on the male genitals , particularly in uncircumcised men. In immunocompromised patients, the Candida infection can involve the esophagus and can become systemic, causing a much more serious condition: fungemia .

Children, mostly between the ages of 3 and 9 years, can be affected by chronic mouth yeast infections, normally seen around the mouth as white patches. However, this is not a common condition.

Yeast organisms are always present in all people, but are usually prevented from "overgrowth" (uncontrolled multiplication resulting in symptoms) by naturally occurring microorganisms .

At least three quarters of all women will experience candidiasis at some point in their lives. The Candida albicans organism is found in the vaginas of almost all women and normally causes no problems. However, when it gets out of balance with the other "normal flora ," such as lactobacilli (which can also be harmed by using douches ), an overgrowth of yeast can result in noticeable symptoms. Pregnancy, the use of oral contraceptives, engaging in vaginal sex after anal sex in an unhygienic manner, and using lubricants containing glycerine have been found to be causally related to yeast infections. Diabetes mellitus and the use of antibiotics are also linked to an increased incidence of yeast infections. Candidiasis can be sexually transmitted between partners. Diet has been found to be the cause in some animals. Hormone Replacement Therapy and Infertility Treatment may be factors.

Symptoms include severe itching , burning , and soreness, irritation of the vagina and/or vulva , and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge.

Many women mistake the symptoms of the more common bacterial vaginosis for a yeast infection. In a 2002 study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology , only 33 percent of women who were self treating for a yeast infection actually had a yeast infection. Instead they had either bacterial vaginosis or a mixed-type infection.

In men, symptoms include red patchy sores near the head of the penis or on the foreskin. The sores may feel irritated and itchy, and sometimes they will burn as well.

It is important to consider that Candida is part of the human body's normal oral and intestinal flora (although Candida is not a part of the normal flora of the skin) and an infection is more a "bloom" than the work of a parasite, as in the case of some bacterial infections. Despite this, Candidiasis is sometimes misdiagnosed by medical personnel as bacterial in nature, and treated with antibiotics . This can lead to eliminating the yeast's natural competitors for resources, and increase the severity of the condition.

Candidiasis can allegedly be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over-the-counter substances or prescription antifungal medications.

The antifungal drugs commonly used to treat candidiasis are topical clotrimazole , topical nystatin , fluconazole , and topical ketoconazole . In severe infections (generally in hospitalized patients), amphotericin B , caspofungin , or voriconazole may be used. (These medications are not effective against the more common bacterial vaginosis.) Local treatment may include vaginal suppositories or medicated douches. Gentian violet can be used for breastfeeding thrush, but pediatrician William Sears recommends using it sparingly, [2] since in large quantities it can cause mouth and throat ulcerations in nursing babies, and has been linked to mouth cancer in humans and to cancer in the digestive tract of other animals.

Treating Candidiasis solely with medication may not give desired results. If indicated, underlying causes should be considered. As an example, oral candidiasis is often linked to the use of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma medication . Patients on long-term inhaled corticosteroids should rinse their mouths after each dose of steroids to counteract this effect. Oral candidiasis can also be the first sign of a more serious condition, such as HIV . Following the health tips at vulvovaginal health can help prevent vaginal candidiasis. Babies with diaper rash should have their diaper areas kept clean, dry, and exposed to air as much as possible. Sugar assists the overgrowth of yeast; thus, the increased prevalence of yeast infections in patients with diabetes mellitus , as noted above. In the case of frequent yeast infections, sugar should be avoided. Breast milk also feeds yeast, and both a nursing mother and baby need to be treated (even if both are not symptomatic) to prevent thrush from being passed between mother and child.

As Candida spp. originates in the gut, some strategies may be effective during an infection (and prior to or between infections) to control or prevent outbreaks. The fungus requires processed starches such as gluten , as well as sugars, to thrive. Dairy products and fermented foods may also contribute to its growth. As such, avoiding glutens, sugars, dairy products, and fermented foods (termed an "avoidance diet" by some practitioners, and by others as the "Candida control diet") may help to prevent overgrowth of the organism. It is important to remember that sugars include sucrose (common sugar), fructose, lactose, maltose, dextrose, and others (almost any food additive that ends in the letters "ose"), including maltodextrin. All of these types of sugars may contribute to Candidiasis, and may give relief if avoided. Additionally, increased water consumption may reduce fermentation opportunities in the gut.

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