Question 1

what exactly is candida infection.?

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Candida: This yeast which is present in the normal GI tract can produce a variety of infections when the predisposing factors are present.  Among these are thrush (mouth overgrowth) in children, immune suppressed individuals, and diabetics and patients getting antibiotics.  Can also cause vaginal infections and skin eruptions and rarely becomes systemic.

Question 2

how is a candida infection treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Invasive candida infections and candidemia are treated with antifungal medications such as fluconazole, micafungin and others.  Candida esophagitis is usually treated with oral fluconazole.  Thrush or oral candidiasis is usually treated with topical Mycostatin (nystatin) or clotrimazole.  Candida rashes of the skin are usually treated with a variety of topical antifungal creams or powder.

Question 3

what a medicine to candida infection?

Accepted Answer

Azoles: Topical meds include clotrimazole, ketoconazole, econazole. Oral meds include itraconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole.

Question 4

what's to be done about candida infection permanently?

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Permanent???: Natural approaches to yeast infections: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. Avoid wearing underpants when you go to bed at night. 3. Don’t wear tight fitting panties & pantyhose. 4. Use natural tampon/ feminine pads (avoid those which are scented). 5. Avoid douches as well as use of harsh, drying soap on genitalia. 6. Rinse genitalia very well after soaping up.

Question 5

what is the best way to get ride of candida infection?

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There are multiple: The best way to get rid of a candidal infection depends upon the age of the person who has it, what caused them to get the infection,  and where the infection is.  You will not treat candida in a 40 year old chemotherapy patient the same way as you will treat a fungal diaper rash.

Question 6

what is an example of a probitic dat can be used to fight candida infection.

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: The most common is Lactobacillus acidophilus and can be found in yogurt, a cup or more a day will change the flora in your bowels and hopefully limit the number of Candida present.

Question 7

does a candida infection look like herpes?

Accepted Answer

No: Not generally.  Herpes infections are quite painful and produce ulcers, whereas candidal vaginitis produces a white discharge, itching and potentially a rash across the perineum which can be discomforting.

Question 8

how can doctors diagnose a candida infection?

Accepted Answer

Visual assessment: Most physicians recognize the attributes of a candida infection as it appears within the mouth or on the outer skin surface. A scraping &microscopic  examination of the debris could be done but would be more an academic endeavor to teach medical students that a step required for diagnosis.

Question 9

how can you tell if you have candida infection in your chest?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: Are there specific symptoms? Candida is not an infection the way  tuberculosis or malaria might be. The yeast is already present when something happens to facilitate overgrowth. This may be an antibiotic, diabetes, impaired immunity. Why inquire about candida?

Question 10

can you recommend an otc medication for a candida infection?

Accepted Answer

Any drug store: Any of the OTC meds available at most drug stores like Monistat.

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