Over-the-counter
drugs treating candidiasis (yeast infection) have their
place and may work well in the short term. However,
physicians treat this problem as well. So, the question
arises, when does one avail themselves of
nonprescription drugs and when is a visit to the
physician warranted?
Why
opt for Over-the-counter drugs?
If
an individual will be taking antibiotics in the
treatment of a bacterial infection, one may add a
nonprescription anti-Candida drug for preventive
measures against getting a yeast infection as one is
more vulnerable to fungal attack at this
time.
One
may also buy non-prescription medicine for relief of
fungal infections, especially if it is at a time when
the physician is unavailable. However, should there be
any question as to the compatibility of the
over-the-counter medication and the drugs that are being
taken, consult with your physician before adding any new
drugs to your regimen.
Choosing
OTC Drug Products
Antifungal
medications come in various forms- suppositories,
tablets and creams. Each form may contain additional
ingredients for symptom relief such as topical
anesthetics or antihistamines which reduces swelling and
itch.
While
trying to make youre choice, bear in mind that the
vaginitis may not be stemming from a yeast infection.
Bacterial and viral infections cause similar symptoms
and if there is a question as to the cause, it would be
prudent to visit your physician for a more accurate
diagnosis and treatment. Also note that symptom relief
may be from the antihistamines without actually treating
the yeast/fungal infection itself.
Consider
too, getting to the cause of the yeast infection. Alter
your diet and decrease carbohydrates and foods rich in
sugars.
OTC
Medicines for Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast
Infection)
Almost
all OTC medicines, which relieve yeast vaginitis
symptoms, contain one or more of the
following:
Clotrimazole
Miconazole
Tioconazole
Butoconazole
nitrate
All
the above medicines work in a similar fashion to treat
vaginal yeast infection. They can destroy the cell wall
of the Candida microbe and hence give temporary relief
from the condition.
However,
these medicines are not a panacea. They come with a set
of adverse reactions which, if gotten, can be quite
insufferable.
These
include:
·
Clotrimazole:
burning sensation, redness and itching.
·
Miconazole:
diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, fever and chills.
·
Tioconazole:
rash, itching, swelling, vaginal pain and stomach
cramps.
·
Butoconazole
nitrate: vaginal burning , itching, soreness, vaginal
discharge
Because
these drugs do not attack the root cause of the
infections, these drugs are ineffective in the long
run.
Causes
to address in the etiology of Candidiasis:
Poor
diet
Stress
Hormonal
imbalance
Recurrent
bacterial infections
In
order to cure vaginal yeast infection, you need a safe,
comprehensive and multidimensional holistic approach,
which can employ its unique wisdom to guarantee a
complete cure from vaginal yeast infection.
Holistic treatment is completely natural and takes a totalitarian approach for treating the basic underlying cause of this condition. The holistic approach takes into consideration all the causative factors of external and internal elements. Unlike the OTC medicines for vaginal yeast infection, holistic approach is not restricted to hackneyed rules of treatment. This approach also enables a woman to be both physically and mentally capable of fighting vaginal yeast infections even after the treatment is over. Therefore, for permanent relief from this dreadful condition seek help from a holistic approach.
