Question 1

how do i heal a yeast infenction?

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Where?: Yeast can be in many areas and to many degrees. Probably the most potent way to rid one's yeast infections is to use and oral antifungal (besides iv).  It is available, simple and fairly safe.  Next is to use topical antifungal creams and ointments.  Again, this willl depend on where and how sifnificant the infecitons is.  If in doubt, see your pcp or a dermatologist or infectious disease doctor.

Question 2

can yeast be diagnosed by culture?

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Yes: if we are talking about vaginal yeast, a vaginal exam with swabs taken for microscopic analysis and culture. This is the standard by which we diagnose such infections. Hope this helps!

Question 3

do yeast pills make you gain weight?

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Yeast pills: Pills to treat a yeast infection should not cause weight gain.

Question 4

what should i do about chronic yeast?

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Med eval: If you have recurrent (four or more) yeast infections per year or a chronic yeast infection, simple treatments may not be adequate. Please see your physician for treatment in that situation.

Question 5

what is the best home remedies for yeast?

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: You need proper medication. Assuming this is about a vaginal yeast infection, you can self treat with one of the many available over-the-counter vaginal creams, inserts, etc. Look for active ingredient ending in "azalea" (miconazole, clotrimazole, etc). All are equally effective; you can  choose the least expensive. If that doesn't clear up your symptoms in a few days, get seen professionally.

Question 6

how can you eliminate yeast from your body?

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Why?: It's not usually necessary to eliminate yeast from your body.  This is not a common problem, and when people are infected with common yeasts (e.g. Candida), it usually affects only mucous membranes, such as the mouth or vagina.  These conditions can be treated with topical or oral antifungal drugs.

Question 7

what is the difference between yeast and mould?

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None: We don't use the term mould in medicine to describe yeast.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: yeast?

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Yeast: Any of various unicellular fungi of the genus saccharomyces, especially s. Cerevisiae, reproducing by budding and from ascospores and capable of fermenting carbohydrates.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/yeast.

Question 9

can you tell me is systemic yeast really dangerous?

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Yes.: A systemic yeast infection such as a blood infection / septicemia can be a very serious problem and can require systemic therapy such as intravenous antifungal medications.  Hope that this helps.

Question 10

can i eat fermented foods if i am allergic to yeast?

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Allergy or other: You would have to specify what you mean by yeast allergy.  Are you experiencing and intolerance or some adverse reaction due to yeast in your body?  Are you truly allergic with immediate or anaphylactic type reactions perhaps verified by testing?  The latter is quite rare and I have never seen it.  Please clarify.

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