Candida is a fungus that is naturally present in the body. Candida overgrowth is referred to as a yeast infection. It can turn into a red rash outside the body in the groin area if something causes it to grow out of control. Health experts say that a weakened immune system and eating too much sugar are two key causes of overgrowth. Antibiotics can help in certain instances, but they can also contribute to the overgrowth of candida.
Antibiotics for Candida
The name-brand antibiotic Diflucan is one antibiotic used to treat candida. The generic name for this antibiotic is fluconazole. Antibiotics that fight candida also include Nystatin and/or Sporanox. Since these medications destroy both undesired fungi and "healthy bacteria" in the gut that fights candida overgrowth, taking antibiotics can intensify yeast overgrowth.
Getting to the Root Cause
Those who suffer from candida in the groin area will have a bright red rash in the pubic area. Men and women can have the rash over the exterior of genitals and inside the penis, anus or vagina as well. Avoid sweets that feed candida in the intestinal tract. By following a few simple natural methods to manage the basic cause of overgrowth, antibiotics can work better and faster.
Antibiotics and Probiotics
Antibiotics have their place in treatment, but it's important to use holistic and preventive measures. Your body will tell you if your overall treatment is working. The itching will start to subside in the infected area where candida is a problem. Eat yogurt with acidophilus added to restore healthy bacteria to the gut. Take a probiotic capsule daily to add several varieties of friendly bacteria back into the digestive tract. This restoration of healthy bacteria helps the body fight off excessive candida anywhere in the body.
Understanding Candida
Candida is really a fungus, not a bacteria. An antibiotic given for it is classified as an antifungal drug. Candida is commonly known as "the thrush" in babies. It causes a horribly itchy, red rash from fungus around a baby's mouth. Candida can be transmitted between partners during sex, so both partners need to actively fight the infection and abstain from sex until it clears up.
Bolster the Immune System
Any nutritional supplements that boost the health of the immune system can help fight candida. The immune system must attack the fungus at the cellular level. Antibiotics alone work fairly well if a yeast infection is limited to the vagina or a small area of skin. But if the candida is extremely persistent, it helps to restore intestinal flora with probiotics, limit sugars in the diet and take plenty of vitamin C.
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