There are several terms for a yeast infection, Thrush, Candidiasis, Candida. They are all the same thing, caused by the multiplying of a fungus, Candida Albicans. Anyone can be affected, both genders and any age.
The most common place for a yeast infection to occur is the vagina, which is probably why it is mistakenly believed to be a female infection. However this is not the case. An infection can be triggered by various factors including pregnancy, not drying well enough after bathing, hanging around in wet clothing, diabetes, tight clothing, some medications, wiping in the wrong direction after a bowel movement. Yeast infections do not cure themselves, they have to be treated. If ignored symptoms will worsen and in rare but serious cases a systemic infection could occur where the yeast enters the bloodstream, and this can be fatal.
Prevention is possible though, and a far better option than looking for a cure, so here are three ways to prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection.
What you wear: The clothes and materials you wear can have a very large impact on raising or lowering your risk of yeast infection. Cotton or bamboo makes the ideal material for underwear as it allows the skin to breathe, keeping the vagina drier. Tight clothing like jeans, tight pants, panty hose and so on should be avoided or worn less often as it generates the perfect environment for the infection, warm, dark and wet.
Keep yourself dry: An easy and simple way to help prevent a yeast infection is to keep yourself dry. If the weather is hot and your underwear gets damp change it throughout the day. Do not sunbathe in a wet swimming costume, and after a workout get straight out of those sweaty exercise clothes. After your bath or shower dry the vagina thoroughly and after using the toilet make sure to wipe correctly.
Food and Drink: A poor diet is a very common trigger, particularly diets that are too high in sugar such as a diabetic might have if they are not in control of their blood sugar levels. The fungus consumes the sugar and grows further so cut out foods high in sugar, as well as junk, processed and yeasty foods. Drink lots of water each day to flush your body out and eat things that will help your immune system to perform such as green vegetables, cranberry juice and more Vitamin C.
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