The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection can make for a miserable day if you don't know what to do about it. There are two schools of thought with regards to alleviating the symptoms; there are over-the-counter remedies and there are natural remedies. This article provides some insight into each type of treatment.
There are numerous brands of vaginal anti fungal creams for yeast infection available on the market to treat yeast infection symptoms. The most effective treatments contain miconazole, clotrimazole, tioconazole, or butoconazole.
All of those substances are anti-fungal agents. They work by preventing the yeast from producing ergesterol or by weakening the cell membrane of the yeasts, which kills them.
The good thing about the over-the-counter medications is that they are easy to get and easy to use. It's important to read the directions carefully; and to continuing using these medications for the full recommended time period (usually three to seven days) even if the symptoms disappear.
The downside to using anti-fungal cream for yeast infection product is in twofold. First of all, the anti-fungal agents destroy the yeast, instead of just returning it to an optimal level in your body. Secondly, the side effects of these vaginal creams can be worse than the original yeast infection symptoms.
Common side effects of anti-fungal cream for yeast infection products include vaginal burning, itching, or irritation, stomach cramps, and headache. In rare cases severe side effects may occur including rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; fever or chills; foul-smelling vaginal discharge; nausea; severe or prolonged vaginal burning, irritation, or itching; stomach pain; swelling; or vomiting.
Of course you should seek medical attention immediately if any of the listed severe side effects occurs during a treatment regime. Another downside to vaginal anti fungal cream for yeast infection is that they do nothing to prevent future infections.
Natural yogurt is excellent for combating vaginal yeast infections as it contains bacteria that fight yeast. Since yeast eat sugar, it is essential that you use plain unsweetened yogurt only.
Yogurt can be applied just like cream in and around the vaginal area for immediate relief from yeast infections. A tampon can also be smeared with natural yogurt and kept inside the affected area.
Another natural cure for vaginal yeast infection symptoms is garlic. Garlic kills yeast. Simply insert one garlic tab or clove into the vagina every few hours as needed for soothing relief. If you use garlic tabs make sure the ingredients are all natural.
The best thing about using natural remedies versus vaginal anti fungal cream for yeast infection is that you are much less likely to suffer any side effects. In addition, the natural remedies leave your body with a more harmonious balance once the infection symptoms have subsided.
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