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What Causes Yeast Infection?
i am receiving epidural injections in my neck, after my third injection i have symptoms of a yeast infection, I am prone to yeast infections when taking antibotics, since i have not been on any antibotics is it possible it could be from the epidural injections??
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Hello,
Yes it could be from the injections. We all have yeast on our skin all the time. When we take an antibiotic it can kill off the bacteria that keep the yeast in check. When you take a steroid or get a steroid injection it suppresses the immune system and can also result in yeast infections. Seek treatment for the yeast infection early as they are much easier to treat if treatment is begun early
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Yes it could be from the injections. We all have yeast on our skin all the time. When we take an antibiotic it can kill off the bacteria that keep the yeast in check. When you take a steroid or get a steroid injection it suppresses the immune system and can also result in yeast infections. Seek treatment for the yeast infection early as they are much easier to treat if treatment is begun early
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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