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.
Vaginal yeast infections are the most common of the infections and can be caused by things such as tight clothing, being diabetic, staying in wet clothing for too long like swimwear, not drying properly after washing, pregnancy, wiping incorrectly after a bowel movement and certain medications. If ignored a yeast infection will not just go away, the symptoms will get more severe and the most serious case could 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.
Stay Dry: A very good way to keep yeast infections away is to keep the vagina dry. After you shower or bath make sure you dry properly and thoroughly. As mentioned get out of wet clothing as soon as you can, so avoid sunbathing in a wet suit, change out of sweat pants after exercising, make sure you wipe properly after urinating, change your underwear during the day when its needed.
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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