Yeast Infection Causes: Be The Detective For Your Health

There are several common causes of yeast infection. Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. The type of Candida, which usually causes infections in humans, is called Candida albicans. Candida  infections are also called monilial infections, thrush and canididiasis.

Candida Infection Causes And Results

Antibiotics attack not only the problem bacteria that cause your strep throat or your infected finger but also helpful bacteria as well.  Though antibiotics do their job to protect you, one of their side effects is to kill helpful bacteria as well.

When the helpful bacteria die, the body is unable to stop the overgrowth. Thrush is the result.

So when you have antibiotics to treat an infection elsewhere in your body, eat yogurt with live acidophilus to help build up the helpful bacteria.

If you are given a prescription, check with your healthcare provider to make sure the antibiotic is truly necessary.

Your sexual partner can spread the infection back and forth to each other. Though unusual it is more apt to occur when the male partner has not be circumcised. If you have a yeast infection avoid sexual relations until the infection has gone.

A yeast infection ping ponging back and forth between partners is no fun. It also can be very time consuming when trying to treat them.

Sugary foods set the stage for the fungus to grow. Sugary products, a doughnut, pastry or candy bar can dramatically raise your blood sugar. This can add fuel to the growth of yeast, which can increase the chances of your yeast infection continuing.

Check with your healthcare provider to determine your best course of action for your condition.  In the meantime start by taking control of your health care by checking out holistic healthcare alternatives.