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What causes vaginal yeast infection?

Vaginal candidiasis is caused by a fungal infection in the Candida group. The most common is Candida Albicans inside the vagina or vulva.

Who has factors that cause vaginal yeast infections?

- Diabetic patients with poor sugar control


- People who are obese

- Pregnancy

- Wearing tight, damp pants

- Frequent vaginal douching

- Taking high doses of birth control pills

- Prolonged use of antibiotics

- Taking immune-suppressing drugs Steroid drugs

- Immunocompromised patients

- People with other chronic skin diseases

- Your sexual partner has a yeast infection.

What are the symptoms of vaginal yeast?

- Itching around the vulva or inside the vagina

- Red rash around the vagina May spread to the pubic area and groin.

- Vaginal discharge, white, thick like milk There is an unusual smell.

- Burning when urinating or having sex

How is vaginal yeast treated?

Vaginal fungus Can be cured by using antifungal medicines such as clotrimazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole. Medicine forms include oral medicine. Vaginal suppositories and ointments, which the doctor will choose based on the severity of the disease and response to treatment If symptoms recur 4 or more times per year The doctor may consider taking antifungal medication continuously for approximately 6 months to prevent the disease from recurring.

How to prevent vaginal yeast infection?

- Clean the vaginal area with clean water.

- Avoid frequently douching inside the vagina.

- Choose to wear pants that have good air circulation. Not too tight, not stuffy.

- Keep your underwear clean. Hang to dry completely and expose to sunlight.

- During menstruation, sanitary pads should be changed regularly. Don't let it get damp.

- Antibiotics should not be used unnecessarily.

-Treat co-morbidities such as diabetic patients blood sugar levels should be controlled to an appropriate level.

- Eating yogurt that contains Lactobacillus bacteria. May help adjust the pH inside the vagina. Reduce the chance of vaginal yeast infection.

- Stay healthy get enough rest. avoid stress

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