Medical Treatments for Candida
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Once your doctor
has diagnosed you with Candida, various forms of treatment have
to be explored. What they will offer to you as options really
depends on the severity of the problem. They want to do what is
going to offer you the most benefit in the least amount of time
first.
Creams
There are over the
counter creams that your doctor may recommend if you have
Candida. They can help to reduce inflammation and give you
relief from itching. If they aren’t powerful enough for your
problem your doctor can also look at prescribing a cream for you
to use.
Suppositories
For Candida that
has caused inflammation inside of the vaginal area or the anus,
the use of suppositories can help. They can be placed inside of
the body were creams are only for external use. It is important
to use suppositories only as directed. If you aren’t sure how to
use them make sure you get directions before you leave the
doctor’s office.
Diet
Your doctor should
be talking to you about your diet. If you eat lots of foods with
sugar in them that could be an underlying cause. You may be
referred to a dietician to help you plan healthier meals. You
may be asked to keep a journal of the foods you eat for the next
week or so. Sometimes they will also you to do it until your
next doors appointment. Then you can take that information with
you and go over it with your doctor.
Medications
Depending on the
situation, it may be necessary for you to take medication to
clear up Candida. Your doctor can let you know the diagnosis and
then determine if it is a good idea for you to take it or not.
The main forms of medication that people take for Candida
include Nystatin, Nizoral, and Dilucan. Only use such medication
as prescribed, paying close attention to the dose and the
frequency for use.
Never use
medications for Candida that were prescribed for someone else.
Make sure your doctor is aware of any other medications you
currently take. That way the addition of this medication won’t
conflict with it. There are some side effects with these
medications including nausea, vomiting, irritability, dry mouth,
and insomnia.
Combination of
Efforts
For many people it isn’t just one solution that works well for them in
regards to Candida. It often results in a handful of things being
explored at the same time. For example medications can help to reduce
extra yeast in the body. However, when you change your diet it will
reduce it from being produced to begin with. Be an active part of your
overall treatment so that you can get the best results.
Mental Health
Since your mental
health can also be effected by Candida it is a good idea to
pursue treatment that can affect that as well. This includes
counseling to make sure you aren’t suffering from severe
anxiety, depression, or other related problems. The symptoms of
Candida can make you feel self conscious so counseling can also
help you to learn to cope with it.
Finding a Great
Doctor
While you may feel
very comfortable with your current doctor as well as want to
stay with them, they may not know enough about Candida to help
you with it. The severity of your problem as well as how often
you experience it could result in you needing to see a
specialist. Your regular doctor may be able to refer you to
someone. Otherwise you can do some independent research to find
someone that can help you.
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