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Does Swimming Cause Fungal Infection?

I am 24 years old girl and suffering from fungal infection.Earlier was not used to do any physical activities but then 1 changed my field.I joined Indian army and after joining I didnot get periods from last 6 months.Is it the reason for increasing my fungal infection?

I am getting sweat all the time.I thought swimming is the reason for all this??

I have taken so many antibiotics and have tried flucozanole tablets with clotrimazole powder.and have tried levocetrizine dihydrochloride tablets-5 mg..have been applying clotrimazole cream..but nothing is effecting on me.

I am getting itching all the tym and it has spread all over the body.on my lower abdomen and near vaginal area..and on breast..

i am sick of it..



please help me out...
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hi
Welcome.
If the water is dirty, then only swimming can be attributed as a cause of fungal infections, otherwise it is usually not.
No, absence of period is not a cause either. You can pay a visit to your gynaecologist for period related issues.
It could be due to profuse sweating. Sweating creates a humid environment, which suits for fungi to grow.
Keep the areas described by you dry as far as possible. If possible do visit a dermatologist, who will see whether it is a fungal infection or something other which is creating so much itching.
Always use cotton undergarments (Avoid synthetics). Change them frequently.
I hope this helps. In case of any other problem contact me, I will be more than happy to solve your querries. Gos bless.
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Does Swimming Cause Fungal Infection?

Hi Welcome. If the water is dirty, then only swimming can be attributed as a cause of fungal infections, otherwise it is usually not. No, absence of period is not a cause either. You can pay a visit to your gynaecologist for period related issues. It could be due to profuse sweating. Sweating creates a humid environment, which suits for fungi to grow. Keep the areas described by you dry as far as possible. If possible do visit a dermatologist, who will see whether it is a fungal infection or something other which is creating so much itching. Always use cotton undergarments (Avoid synthetics). Change them frequently. I hope this helps. In case of any other problem contact me, I will be more than happy to solve your querries. Gos bless.