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I put yoplait flavored yogurt on my anus to help with what i thought was a anal yeast infection, but could it possibly cause bumps in my anal canal ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yeast Infections: Wow. You put yeast and acidophilus on a yeast infection? In the U.S. Most anti-yeast medications are available over the counter without a need for prescription. Perhaps it would be best no to put yogurt on your infection and to put medication designed to rid you of the infection on it instead.

Answered 8/21/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medical evaluation: The cultures in most yogurts are dead. Kefir is a rich source of probiotics. There are also probiotic pills or special yogurts that are rich in live cultures. The good news is that taking the probiotics orally will help you -so you don't have to place yogurt internally. However, if you have bumps in your anal canal that isn't likely to be due to yeast. See your doctor for eval.

Answered 3/21/2018

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