Question: I have been having pelvic pain for a while; I keep getting infections, what are the causes and alternative home remedies for yeast infection and pelvic pain?
Answer: Yeast infection of vagina is usually caused by a fungus candida albicans. It is found that many women in their life time may have suffered from yeast infection with pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is the result of inflammation of the pelvic organs due to yeast infection.
Pelvic Pain With Yeast Infection Symptoms
- Thick white vaginal discharge similar in appearance to cottage cheese.
- Itching and burning of vaginal region.
- Pain in pelvic region.
- Swelling and redness of genital area.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
Causes Of Pelvic Pain And Yeast Infection
Causes or factors contributing yeast infection with pelvic pain:
- Decreased immunity.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Pregnancy.
- Persons taking Steroids for long time.
- Use of oral contraceptive and steroids.
- Antibiotic for prolonged period.
- Menopausal can also contribute to a woman’s acquiring of yeast infection due to the decrease of estrogen in the body. This natural condition thins the vaginal wall thereby making the woman susceptible to fungus and other vaginal infections.
Home Remedies For Pelvic Pain And Yeast Infection
- Sitting in a cool sitz bath with baking soda or Epsom salt.Sit in a tub containing water which is mixed with a teaspoon of baking soda, sit for few minutes. it helps in relieving burning and itching caused by yeast infection
- Maintain proper hygiene, dry the pelvic area after going for loo.
- Wear loose cotton underwears, it helps in air circulation and to keep the genital area dry.
- Tea tree oil for yeast infection: Tea tree oil when diluted and applied to the vaginal area has shown some potential as a natural home remedy for yeast infection.
- Probiotics act very well in yeast infections. They are live microorganisms present in digestive tract as well as in the vagina. They are friendly bacteria which suppress the growth of candida.
- Lactobacillus is the probiotic used in treating the yeast infection. Probiotic are available as oral supplements. Probiotic suppositories are also available it has to be inserted in the vaginal area at night time while lying down for few days.
- Homeopathic medicines like kreosote, sepia, cantharis etc are helpful in relieving the disease. It has to be taken under the care of a homeopath.
There are many similar pelvic infections which simulate yeast infections such as bacterial vaginitis, trichomonial vaginal infections. Before starting the treatment it is advisable to consult a doctor. He may advise for culture of the vaginal secretion to isolate the specific organism.
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