Here’s a summary of various yeast infection treatments available –
1. If the infection is not too severe, always resort to the abovementioned home-based remedies to treat your condition. Generally, the home-based treatment takes about a week to show positive results.
2. If the infection is severe, immediately consult the doctor for a proper diagnosis. If it is diagnosed as a yeast infection, then there are various OTC drugs available that are useful in not only treating the disease but also as a future reference to avoid rushing to the doctor.
3. Your first option can be ‘azole’ treatment. The topical application of some drugs, like Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Tioconazole, and Butoconazole block the production of ergosterol, which is present in yeast cell walls. The lack of ergosterol helps in deteriorating the yeast cell wall and resultantly, the yeast cell dies. And the infection takes about 7-10 days to heal.
4. Another set of helpful drugs fall under the category of ‘Polyene Antifungals’. These drugs, like Nystatin and Amphotericin B, are extremely useful for superficial Candida infections. The modus operandi of this set of drugs is similar to the ‘azole’ drugs and the time taken to effectively treat the infection is also almost similar.
5. OTC drugs are only for vaginal infections. Men and other yeast infections require a proper prescription from the doctor before taking any drug. The sensitive infections of the mouth and under the nails can get worse if self-treated. Pregnant women should also avoid OTC drugs and prefer medical opinion before resorting to any drug. If you are suffering from recurring yeast infection, or your condition is not improving by OTC drugs, it’s advisable to opt for medical opinion rather than prolonging the misery.
6. Always follow the instructions while using OTC drugs. However, if the OTC drug intake results in more itching, or abdominal pain, or fever, or a foul discharge, immediately consult the doctor who may change the medicine after proper diagnosis.
7. Vaginal Suppositories, Medicated Douches, creams, pills, and other lotions can also help alleviate the severe itching and discomfort caused by yeast infection.
8. You can also assist the medical treatment with appropriate dietary restrictions. Avoid alcohol, red meat, sugar, dairy products, yeasty food like bread, and processed food. Increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and yogurt.
If it’s your first yeast attack, do visit your doctor and state your condition and symptoms clearly without any hitch. This much information is extremely useful for the doctor to determine your actual medical condition and prescribe the medication accordingly. Do not hesitate to ask the possible side effects of the drugs being prescribed. Since most of the drugs have some kind of side effects, it’s much more convenient if you know the possible complications beforehand.
1. If the infection is not too severe, always resort to the abovementioned home-based remedies to treat your condition. Generally, the home-based treatment takes about a week to show positive results.
2. If the infection is severe, immediately consult the doctor for a proper diagnosis. If it is diagnosed as a yeast infection, then there are various OTC drugs available that are useful in not only treating the disease but also as a future reference to avoid rushing to the doctor.
3. Your first option can be ‘azole’ treatment. The topical application of some drugs, like Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Tioconazole, and Butoconazole block the production of ergosterol, which is present in yeast cell walls. The lack of ergosterol helps in deteriorating the yeast cell wall and resultantly, the yeast cell dies. And the infection takes about 7-10 days to heal.
4. Another set of helpful drugs fall under the category of ‘Polyene Antifungals’. These drugs, like Nystatin and Amphotericin B, are extremely useful for superficial Candida infections. The modus operandi of this set of drugs is similar to the ‘azole’ drugs and the time taken to effectively treat the infection is also almost similar.
5. OTC drugs are only for vaginal infections. Men and other yeast infections require a proper prescription from the doctor before taking any drug. The sensitive infections of the mouth and under the nails can get worse if self-treated. Pregnant women should also avoid OTC drugs and prefer medical opinion before resorting to any drug. If you are suffering from recurring yeast infection, or your condition is not improving by OTC drugs, it’s advisable to opt for medical opinion rather than prolonging the misery.
6. Always follow the instructions while using OTC drugs. However, if the OTC drug intake results in more itching, or abdominal pain, or fever, or a foul discharge, immediately consult the doctor who may change the medicine after proper diagnosis.
7. Vaginal Suppositories, Medicated Douches, creams, pills, and other lotions can also help alleviate the severe itching and discomfort caused by yeast infection.
8. You can also assist the medical treatment with appropriate dietary restrictions. Avoid alcohol, red meat, sugar, dairy products, yeasty food like bread, and processed food. Increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and yogurt.
If it’s your first yeast attack, do visit your doctor and state your condition and symptoms clearly without any hitch. This much information is extremely useful for the doctor to determine your actual medical condition and prescribe the medication accordingly. Do not hesitate to ask the possible side effects of the drugs being prescribed. Since most of the drugs have some kind of side effects, it’s much more convenient if you know the possible complications beforehand.
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