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what is the best?way to treat bacterial vaginitis without drugs?

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Support: Supporting the healthy bacteria in the body and balancing the vaginal pH.  Recommend products such as probiotics orally( minimum 10 billion bacteria), boric acid suppositories, probiotics suppositories, Vitamin C, Luvena, sometimes topical vaginal estrogen.  Make sure it has been diagnosed as a bacteria vs yeast infection before further treatment

Question 2

my 4 year old daughter prescribed keflex for bacterial vaginal infection. doctor said this medication is for vaginitis but isnt it a drug for uti?

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: Yes, keflex can treat both conditions if your daughter truly has bacterial vaginitis.

Question 3

what is vaginitis?

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See below: Vaginitis means inflammation of the vagina it has several different causes yeast infection, trichomonas infection and bacterial vaginosis are the most common causes.
The symptoms include vaginal discharge, irritation, odor, itching, burning on urination and discomfort with intercourse.

Question 4

what should i do treat vaginitis?

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See a doc: Treatment of vaginitis requires medical diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of vaginitis?

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The symptoms of Vaginitis include::   Abdominal pain, Fever, Itching, Pain during sex, Red skin, Vaginal bleeding, Vaginal discharge, Vaginal dryness, Painful urination, Burning with urination, Vaginal itching.

Question 6

what cause gardnarela vaginitis is bad?

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Gardnerella vaginiti: Gardnerella vaginitis is a common cause of vaginitis seen in sexually active women. It can produce a yellow to gray discharge  and has a fishy odor.

Question 7

what could cause vaginitis in children?

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Yeast: Some causes are fungal infections and retention of a foreign body.

Question 8

what are the main symptoms of vaginitis?

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Discharge/irritation: A vaginitis (vaginal inflammation) can, most commonly, be caused by bacteria, yeast or an organism called trichomonas. The most common symptoms are itching, burning and/or irritation, with or without a discharge and/or an odor that is unpleasent or abnormal for the patient.. Post menopausal patients may develop an atrophic vaginitis from a lack of estrogen..

Question 9

what are some of the tests for vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Vaginitis include::   Acidity of vaginal fluid, Trichomonas culture, Wet mount.

Question 10

can you catch vaginitis off toilet seats?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most often the answer is no. However, if the toilet seat is wet and trichomonas is present it is remotely possible as this particular vaginal infection goes from one warm moist place to another but  usually through sexual or genital contact..

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