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How Can Vaginal Infection Be Treated?
Hi, sorry for my english. One month ago, in vaginal analyzes in France, they found Candida species (others then albicans). I had a treatment, but now I have the same feelings and also the cystitis syptomas (I do not have a bacterial infection according to the analysis of the urine). Could you advise me a treatment here in USA? Thank you very much
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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1. If you think your symptoms are caused by a yeast infection, you can treat it with a treatment regimen of -azole medications for 7-14 days [which can either be vaginal cream, tablet, ointment or suppository]
PS. fluconazole is the commonest prescribed medicine.
2. It could be mixed vaginal infection i.e.: bacterial+fungal+ trichomonal thus you might have to take a prescribed course of antibiotic kit and antifungal medication and a medicated pessary for yourself.
PS. since candidal infection is common in diabetic patients [check with blood sugar], a patient taking broad-spectrum antibiotics, patients on oral contraceptives and AIDS thus exclude the same.
3. Although urine test did exclude any infection, but you are experiencing cystitis syndrome, it will be a good idea to follow up with your attending doctor regarding detailed medical history, pelvic examination, and necessary investigation. [cystoscopy, biopsy, urine cytology], if needed and also make sure to avoid:
. carbonated beverages, citrus fruits, Vitamin C, caffeine, alcohol, tomatoes, and wear loose clothes and doing stretching exercises can help reduce your cystitis symptoms
Thanks for contacting with your health concern
1. If you think your symptoms are caused by a yeast infection, you can treat it with a treatment regimen of -azole medications for 7-14 days [which can either be vaginal cream, tablet, ointment or suppository]
PS. fluconazole is the commonest prescribed medicine.
2. It could be mixed vaginal infection i.e.: bacterial+fungal+ trichomonal thus you might have to take a prescribed course of antibiotic kit and antifungal medication and a medicated pessary for yourself.
PS. since candidal infection is common in diabetic patients [check with blood sugar], a patient taking broad-spectrum antibiotics, patients on oral contraceptives and AIDS thus exclude the same.
3. Although urine test did exclude any infection, but you are experiencing cystitis syndrome, it will be a good idea to follow up with your attending doctor regarding detailed medical history, pelvic examination, and necessary investigation. [cystoscopy, biopsy, urine cytology], if needed and also make sure to avoid:
. carbonated beverages, citrus fruits, Vitamin C, caffeine, alcohol, tomatoes, and wear loose clothes and doing stretching exercises can help reduce your cystitis symptoms
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