Yeast Infection: Older Child
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Yeast Infection
Asked by R.V. from Jacksonville
on May 26, 2010
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My 4 year-old daughter this morning came to me complaining that her "vagina itches and hurts." When I checked, I found her vulva very red and a little inflamed and I ...
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- I would call her pediatrician about that first. What will work wonders is a warm bath with one cup of white vinegar in it.
- I wonder if it is not a yeast infection but yet just irritated from not wiping correctly. My daughter said hers 'hurt' and it was really red after she started wiping ...
- My 5 year old still is a messy wiper. She sometimes gets feces that way. Our pedi told us to put vaselline to kind of coat or protect it. It does help. I would als...
Chronic Yeast Infection in 10 y.o.
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on July 4, 2008
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My 10 y.o. dd has been suffering from yeast infections for months. The diflucan helps a little, but not enough. She's tried yogurt and supplements, and been to the d...
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- I had this problem as a child as well. I suggest you look into the disease Candida and find a holistic doctor.
- So sorry to hear that. Yeast can be so painful. She may need to really change her diet by avoiding many foods as well as adding the yogurt and acidophilus. There is...
- I would try to take her to a Gynocologist,if you haven't already.
Yeast Infection in a 4 Yr Old
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on May 14, 2009
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Hi Moms - I'm looking for help. My daughter who is four has a yeast infection. I hvae given her the baking soda bath and let her soak a bit, and blew the area with a ...
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- I don't have any great information for you, however just wondered if you are giving her any acidolophius? Obviously yogurt has some, but I would try your local health ...
- Yeast infections are fed by sugar. Get ALL sugar out of her diet...all the -oses, sucrose, fructose, high fructose corn syrup and give her organic yogurt NOT Dannon e...
- A yeast infection is a sign of an internal imbalance. You can't win by fighting it externally. Candida (yeast) is everywhere and everyone has it in them. It's just a m...
Symptoms of a Yeast Infection for My 4 Yr Old Daughter.
Asked by S.P. from Boston
on August 13, 2011
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My 4 year old daughter has been complaining of itchiness in her private area. How do I know if it is a yeast infection or something else? She also complains sometimes ...
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- I agree with Kim T, take your daughter to a doctor. If you want a second opinion, take her to a pediactric gynecologist. Yes, there is such a thing. A friend of mine ...
- I am a bit hesitant about all the answers you are getting. Get your daughter to the doctor. Both my daughters have a congenital defect (they were born with it) that ma...
- Sounds like a candida overgrowth. Limit refined sugars and starches, and supplement with kids Probiotics(sold at health food stores or whole foods).
Yeast Infection Sufferers... Do Probiotics Help?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 22, 2010
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I would like to add probiotics to my and my son's daily regimen. I tried doing some internet research, and I can't make heads or tails of what I'm reading. SOOO, I'm...
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- I take them and give them to my son. When I was pregnant and was taking iron, I was really constipated, and noticed that I was MUCH better when I took them. I give t...
- Yes, it really does work you can also take them vaginally.(But only the gel cap kind if you are having problems there). They do help tremendously. It will also help to...
- I just buy the cheapest ones at Whole Foods. It's a tiny pill. I don't really care for yogurt. I actually just posted here about an awful awful yeast infection, and...
Dog Has Ear Yeast Infection
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on August 21, 2010
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My apologies for asking a doggie question, but I need some help! Once or twice a year my dog gets a yeast infection in his ear, and this time we just can't get rid of ...
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- I don't know about clearing up the infection, however, when our dog suffered repeatedly, we ended up using a tea tree oil solution we bought at the pet store as a prev...
- Ear infections can be really painful and have the potential to trigger larger problems, such as an ear hematoma, which are far more expensive to treat. I would call yo...
- Oh my goodness, do I ever know what you are talking about!! We have had a number of dogs with chronic yeast/ear issues and infections. I am not sure where you are ...
Young Girl with "Yeast" Infections???
Asked by K.G. from New York
on June 16, 2009
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My daughter is almost 4 years old. She is no longer in any diapers or pull-ups, but is still always getting irritated in "that area". Kind of like a yeast infection....
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- How's your daughter's eating? Remember, yeast grows on sugar in her system. If she's eating a lot of sugar or sugary foods (most packaged/processed foods), fruit or ...
- Yeast infections are not always external. Feed her yogurt. Prevention of vaginal yeast infections has been shown with regular daily consumption of at least six ounces ...
- Hi K.: My daughter had this same problem around the same age. I found that there were certain 'triggers'. Not drinking/peeing frequently during the day, wet bathing...
Anyone Do a Yeast Cleanse?
Asked by K.S. from Milwaukee
on January 15, 2010
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Hey mamas! My sister is in the three week process of a yeast cleanse and even though she's more than half-way through with it she hasn't lost any weight. Does anyone...
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- I did a 30 day yeast cleanse with Dr Hotze's book Hormones, Health, and Happiness. It has some great recipes and great advice for overall health. I lost 30lbs in 30 da...
- if your body has a problem with yeast, i know for sure one thing: DO NOT EAT SUGARS. no soda, no candy, no cakes, NO SUGARS. yeast lives off sugars. this is also true ...
- My grandmother is actually on a no yeast diet. She's been asthmatic since childhood and a few years ago was put on an asthma med...round, purple disk inhaler thing. ...
Sorry to Be Yucky, Anyone Have a Yeast Infection Every Month?
Asked by S.M. from Sacramento
on July 18, 2008
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its only been 2 months in a row so far but GOD I hate it. I've never had problems with yeast infections before. Now after 2 babies and nursing each for 1 year, For the...
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- I have a friend who was constantly having yeast infections and when I joined Natures sunshine products I found a natural medicen that works to ward off yeast infection...
- I would make an appointment with a homeopathic physician. They will prescribe an appropriate remedy to stop the yeast infections once and for all.
- I agree to have it checked out by you OB/GYN and if it turns out to just be recurring yeast infections, high quality probiotics (not just acidophilus) would definitely...
5 Y/o with Chronic Yeast Infections
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on February 28, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have a 5 y/o girl, fully potty trained day and night who gets regular yeast infections. She has always had very sensitive skin and gets them at least ever...
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- Dear A., Sitting in the bath water may be the problem. You need either take you child in the shower with you or give her 'sink baths' any way that she does not sit in...
- Have you had her checked for dibetes I granddaughter was doing the same thing at the age of six was found at that time with dibetes. She is now twelve and doing well
- Hello, Is she using bubble bath when she baths? I know it would be difficult, but maybe try a shower for awhile. If she's been on many antibiotics, that can cause...
