A Chronic Yeast Infection: How Can You Stop the Cycle?
For the many women or men who have experienced a yeast infection at some point in their life, one is definitely enough; however, many people suffer from a chronic yeast infection, degrading their quality of life and causing them endless pain and embarrassment. If the seemingly incessant burning, itching, pain, and discharge of yeast infections just seem to come back, time and time again, no matter what you do, then you may have a chronic yeast infection.
Only a doctor can determine if you do have a chronic yeast infection, but there are several risk factors that can increase your chance of contracting one, including:
- Frequent use of antibiotics (such as those for a UTI)
- Chemotherapy or compromised immune system
- Wearing tight clothing and non-cotton underwear
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Thankfully, there are also many steps you can take to avoid a chronic yeast infection. Along with eating a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt, and fiber, you can also take a homeopathic yeast infection treatment such as Växa Candid-Free. Because yeast infections thrive in moist, warm environments, you can also reduce your chronic yeast infection issues by wearing loose clothing and 100% cotton underwear. Often, a chronic yeast infection is caused or exacerbated by a treatment-resistant strain of yeast. For example, if you consistently use yeast infection treatments when you don’t have an infection or you just use them often enough, you can breed yeast that doesn’t respond to regular medicine. For this reason, it’s especially important to make sure that you are properly diagnosed before using a home remedy. If you simply can’t seem to shake yourself of your chronic yeast infection, then you should see your doctor for more intense treatment.
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