Recognizing and Treating Yeast Infection

There is a fungus called Candida albicans that is found in every human body. When the growth of this fungus goes beyond the  normal range it results in vaginal thrush and yeast infection. Though there is little awareness regarding them, vaginal  thrush and yeast infection are actually quite common ailments and affect a large number of women. Yeast infection is  completely treatable and should not be ignored. In rare and extreme cases this infection can be lethal.This infections generally affects the vaginal area of women. If you pay attention you can spot the symptoms of this  infection. The vaginal area can become red because of this infection. It can cause the area to feel itchy and you will feel a  burning sensation. Soreness in the vaginal region is also a symptom of yeast infection. You will also notice a cheesy white  discharge from the area. You should go see a doctor if you notice even one of these symptoms.

There are a few home remedies that you can try to treat yeast infection. One of the most common methods used to treat this  infection is douching. Water mixed with three tablespoons of vinegar is used for the douching. The douching should be done a  minimum of two times in the day. You should continue with the treatment for a period of seven days and then stop. If you  continue for more than seven days then the treatment will start to become counterproductive. Many people do not wish to  discuss the infection but the truth is that it can be treated completely. But to get proper treatment you need to first go  see a doctor.

If you ignore this infection it will progressively become worse. There are even some medicines for treating  yeast infection that are available over the counter. Another great home remedy for dealing with vaginal thrush and yeast infection is to use garlic and yogurt. You can either eat  the yogurt or apply it directly to the vaginal area. Make sure you use fresh yogurt. Processed yogurt does not have the  necessary cultures for the treatment to work. You should wrap the clove of garlic in gauze and insert it into the vagina.  This is also a great way to treat yeast infection. A lot of the time women will not get treatment because they are  embarrassed that they have the infection but there is nothing to be embarrassed about.