How to get rid of a yeast infection.

Yeast infection is basically caused by a candida albicans which is a fungus and is present in everyone’s body. The fungus is present in everyone’s body in small quantities. The infection starts when yeast out grows or over grows in the body because of some hormonal changes or due to some medical ailment or taking too many antibiotics. Antibiotics are given to overcome any bacterial infection but these also kill the good bacteria present in your body and these bacterium helps in controlling the yeast present in your body. In the absence of bacteria, yeast gets a chance to grow and causes infection in the body.

Vaginal Yeast infection is common among women and there are several ways to get rid of a yeast infection and instead of applying topical ointments and creams available in the market, it is advisable to try home remedies.

  • You can apply tampons soaked in plain yogurt inside your vagina to help cure yeast infection. The bacteria present in the yogurt kills the candida fungus/ yeast. Cold yogurt soothes the burning caused by yeast.
  • You can also insert a clove of garlic tied in cheese cloth inside your vagina and keep it overnight. Tie the cheese cloth with floss so that it can be removed easily. You can repeat the treatment several times until the infection is completely cured.
  • You can also apply a tampon soaked in tea tree oil directly into your vagina for immediate relief.
  • A douche can be made of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and water to clean the vagina.
  • Cranberry juice is very helpful in removing a vaginal infection, as it reduces the vaginal pH
  • You can take a general acidophilus tablet which basically contains probiotic.

Yeast infection is common among women especially during the menstruation when vaginal temperature goes up and there are hormonal changes in the body. Women who experience menopause also experience this problem often. One should avoid eating sweets and sugar during infection as yeast feeds and grows on sugar. If you are ill and have to take antibiotics make sure you make up for the probiotic loss by eating yogurt. Avoid savouries and food containing baking soda as it will raise the pH level and enhance yeast infection.

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These are some effective and practical remedies for curing a yeast infection but it’s advisable to consult a GP if the infection is very severe and painful.