| Sores On Vagina From Yeast Infection: Yeast Or Herpes? |
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| Health and Fitness - Health Issues |
| Written by Charlene Leander |
| Wednesday, 17 September 2008 18:31 |
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Itching, burning and a cheesy white vaginal discharge are some of the symptoms women recognize as a yeast infection. But another sign that can occur especially after a menstrual period are sores on your vagina from yeast infection.
Itching, burning and a cheesy white vaginal discharge are some of the symptoms women recognize as a yeast infection. But another sign that can occur especially after a menstrual period are sores on your vagina from yeast infection. The size and location of the sore can influence the severity of the pain. The cheesy like chunks of white discharge was on the wall of your vagina. When you use a tampon the wall is scraped and the white covering is stripped away leaving the open sore behind. The result is a raw spot, which hurts when bumped or scrapped by the tampon or tampon applicator. The good news is these sores if caused by yeast can easily be treated. Whether you choose to visit a medical clinic, an alternative health provider or use a combination of treatments you can quickly start to heal the sores on your vagina from yeast infection. Why bother talking with your healthcare provider? The challenge is symptoms of genital herpes with its sores are very similar to those of vulvovaginal candidiasis. The treatments for herpes are very different from yeast. While you're waiting to hear from your healthcare provider, there are some steps you can take: Use a sanitary pad instead of a tampon to avoid scraping those sores on your vagina because of yeast infection. Start eating yogurt with live cultures of acidophilus. The acidophilus can start decreasing the growth of the fungus Candida causing the infection. Stop wearing tight fitting clothes. Tight fitting clothes like jeans trap moisture and heat which encourage the growth of Candida. Use an anti itch cream to increase your comfort level. Decrease the sugary foods you're eating. Many women crave sugar during their menstrual periods. Sugary foods elevate your blood sugar encouraging the Candida growth. Hold off on sexual intercourse until you know for sure whether the vaginal sores from yeast infection are truly yeast related or from genital herpes. These simple changes can help you decrease the pain of vaginal sores. This will let you get relief of the sores of vaginal yeast infection. About the Author: Uncover the secrets to eliminate yeast infections from your life. Get more information about minimizing the risk of yeast infections |