How To Treat A Yeast Infection Because Of Antibiotics

Having a Yeast Infection because of Antibiotics may be the single greatest cause of this disease which is also known as Candida albicans. You see antibiotic treatment for infections kills the "good" intestinal bacteria in your body as well as the targeted infection bacteria which then opens the door for fungus/yeast to replace the good bacteria

Yeast Infection and Antibiotics

Antibiotics foster the growth of yeast, which suppresses the immune system and you will find that yeast infections often follow taking antibiotics.

Yeast infections of the colon, genitals, and skin are a common side effect of heavy doses of antibiotics.

Women quite often experience their first yeast infections after taking a prescription for antibiotics, or after using soap containing disinfectants. You see, Antibiotics upset the natural balance of the vagina and what you may not know is they can cause itching, burning and vaginal discharge.

Many women don't really know that for example taking antibiotics for a urinary tract infection or other infection will upset the body's natural balance and cause the body to have a yeast infection.

Unfortunately women tend to be more susceptible to yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep or illness, or if they are pregnant, taking antibiotics or birth control pills or douching too often.

What Is It and How Could I Get It

Yeast Infection is caused by a tiny fungus known as "Candida albicans". It can occur as a result of taking a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for a different reason.

An overgrowth is commonly believed to be associated with a number of potential factors, including: steroid hormone medication such as cortisone, or corticosteroids, often prescribed for skin conditions such as rashes, eczema, or psoriasis, as well as for systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Yeast infection in the body can affect the central nervous system and cause depression, anxiety, memory deficits or loss of ability to concentrate. Yeast can also cause a rash on the genitals, it often is acquired through sexual contact or it can be caused by immune defects associated with diabetes or HIV.

Conclusion

Candida is part of the natural flora of the human body, growing on the skin but favouring the warm moist areas such as the vagina or under folds of skin, it can also grow in the mouth and the gastrointestinal tract.

Normally yeast that is present in the gastrointestinal tract is held in check by the presence of "beneficial flora" that control yeast and other potential invaders by crowding them out and by producing natural antifungal substances.

Yeast infection and antibiotics used to cure it should not be taken lightly and you should always carefully consider if this would be the best course of action for you to take. Antibiotics can contribute to the development of a yeast infection.

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