Yeast infections have become extremely common. 75% of women will suffer from a yeast infection at least once in their life, while 5% will suffer with recurrent infections. It can also mistaken for food intolerance's like gluten intolerance when it affects you internally.

When you're suffering from Candida overgrowth in the vagina you will feel symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation and soreness. You could also suffer from other symptoms that are a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that can have a bread like aroma. Yeast infections are commonly caused by anything that can weaken the immune system and they are antibiotics, the birth control pill, hormonal changes, poor diet and stress.

There are usually 2 ways to treat a yeast infection:

Oral anti fungal drugs

Oral anti fungal prescription drugs are available as tablets or capsules. Various treatment regimens are used with these treatments under the guidance of your doctor. Patients with mild infections may require only a single dose or daily doses for a short duration.

Many women purchase these drugs online, and use them without the help of a professional, and then they end up creating a yeast that is resistant to the drug. Creating a drug resistant yeast can seriously damage your health.

OTC creams and suppositories

You can easily purchase topical creams now without prescription. These creams are very powerful anti fungal preparations, and they should still be used under guidance of a health professional. Vaginal burning is a side effect of using these creams in some women. Stop the treatment immediately if you start suffering from any side effects and see your doctor as soon as possible.

There is always an underlying cause to a yeast infection and this needs to be taken into consideration when attempting your treatment. The best way to treat a yeast infection is to start a yeast free diet, and learn how you can strengthen your immune system to fight off future infections.