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I keep getting reoccuring yeast infections. I get at least two or three a year. I go to the doctor every time and I get prescribed Diflucan. Is there an oral pill I can take that is over the counter so I don't have to visit the doctor each time? Also, what can I do to prevent the yeast infections?
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yeast infection recurs only when you have some condition favouring its growth.
I advice you should test for the HIV and diabetes. This are the two most common cause of the recurring yeast infections.
Diflucan also available as a oral pills over the counter. But in my advice you should take it under your doctors guidance.
Please maintain good local hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. You can also apply local ointment of clotrimazole while doing the dressing.
Please avoid injury to the affected side otherwise the injury will increase.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.
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How To Treat Reoccurring Yeast Infection?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yeast infection recurs only when you have some condition favouring its growth. I advice you should test for the HIV and diabetes. This are the two most common cause of the recurring yeast infections. Diflucan also available as a oral pills over the counter. But in my advice you should take it under your doctors guidance. Please maintain good local hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. You can also apply local ointment of clotrimazole while doing the dressing. Please avoid injury to the affected side otherwise the injury will increase. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.