Yeast Infection
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Yeast Infection on a 3 1/2 Yr Old Girl
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on March 29, 2012
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after 20 days of antibiotics... my daughter popped out the worst looking yeast infection tonight. She is SO red and itchy. She can't even put her legs together and is...
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- My doctor told me to give my daughter vinegar baths. In a small rectangular bucket (like you would soak your feet) add one cup of white vinegar to a few quarts of warm...
- Maybe an oatmeal bath, they always make me more comfortable.
- I've heard plain yogurt on several things like sun burns and for this too. I think it would feel good b/c it's so cool.... goof luck.
Ear Infection
Asked by D.M. from San Diego
on October 16, 2007
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I have not experienced a yeast infection yet, but I was wondering if anyone's children have gotten a yeast infection from taking amoxicillin. My daughter is getting o...
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- Your daughter may be too young to drink cranberry juice, but generally as a precaution I give my kids cranberry juice when they take amoxicillin. Seems to help....
- First off take ALL of the antibiotic. Otherwise you will be back on them within a week. Antibiotics work by wiping out the immune system and replacing its job. Then yo...
- Yes, it can be quite common. Depending on how old your child is, you can offer her yogurt to eat every day that she is on the antibiotics to help avoid one (after age...
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...
Yeast Infection in 9 Month Old?
Asked by H.H. from Dallas
on March 16, 2008
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My little girl always seems to be red in the diaper area, both inside her privates and on the outer lip area. Is there any cream I should be using to help reduce the ...
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- Hi H., If the rash is sort of speckled looking it's likely a yeast infection. My little girl gets them quite often and our pediatrician told us to use Lotramin AF....
- Could be a yeast infection. My daughter had the same thing. Your pediatrician will be able to tell at a glance. Yeast infections have a bright red color that is dif...
- At my doctor's office, it is free to call and ask questions, as long as its during business hours. I leave them messages and they call me back at the end of the day. ...
Toddler That Keeps Getting Yeast Infections??
Asked by E.N. from San Diego
on July 9, 2011
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I have 31/2 year old little girl. This year she keeps getting yeast infections. She does run "hot" all the time so i do keep her in cotton shorts-but mostly dresses ...
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- My daughter got the start of one when she was on too many antibiotics in a short period of time. The doctor had us give her vinegar baths 2-3 times a day for a week . ...
- yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel I fought them for a year and a half. What made mine quit getting them is to put him on a diabetic diet. sounds stupid but...
- I have boys (so not this exact problem), but for yeast we love Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) by Nutrabiotics - I get it at Whole Foods. I started with 1-2 drops i...
Nipple Infection?
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2009
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I stopped nursing over 7 months ago. I noticed that one nipple was itchy but there was a discharge coming out of both nipples. However the discharge looked like my br...
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- You need to go see your doctor. An infection needs to be treated. Go to the doctor!
- DEF. see a doctor!!! It's probably an infection or a hormonal thing, but nipple discharge can be a sign of cancer. Not to scare you but go get checked. Better safe tha...
- try Jarro Dophilus u can get it at Wholefoods...usually wipes out a yeast infection if that's what it is.
Yeast Infection @ 6 Weeks
Asked by K.R. from Pittsburgh
on November 2, 2008
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I know this is the area women don't like to talk about but, I am 6 weeks pregnant with my second child and I am sure I have a yeast infection. I had one early in my fi...
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- Oh K.. How terrible for you. Your doctor has to have an on call doc ready to answer questions just like yours. Call the number and if the answering service doesn't p...
- Hi K., Welcome back to The 'Burgh! I agree with Amanda--call your doctor (OB/gyn OR family practitioner) and have the on-call or answering service have someone get b...
- Another option is to go to Med Express (google them for locations). It is a "doc in the box" chain and there is someone there 8am-9pm who could see you> They'd probab...
Recurrent Yeast Infections??
Asked by A.B. from Spartanburg
on January 26, 2011
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This question may be TMI for some but I don't know who else to ask at this point. I have never had a problem with yeast infections and didn't get my first one until I ...
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- There are a lot of potential causes of frequent yeast if that is what is causing your problem. It could also be bacteria (the clue cells they were talking about). It...
- That sounds terrible! Maybe you need to see another Dr., they should be concerned about the frequency at which the infection is occurring. Perhaps the infection is nev...
- What I find most helpful is to make the host (my body) less hospitable to yeast (who love warm moist environments out of balance with good/bad bacteria). I do that ...
Breast Infection - on Antibiotics, but Itchy!
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on January 27, 2011
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I am breastfeeding my 2-month old boy. About 3 weeks ago I had a really painful clogged duct that went away within a day with constant nursing, massage, warm compress....
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- its very common for antibiotics to cause an overgrowth of the Candida yeast. The nipples can get very sore, pink, swollen, itchy, and tingly. The yeast can move into...
- I second Catherine in ALL that she said. Stop taking the antibiotics! they are attacking your body's immune system. In the future, just because you have a clogged ...
- You may be having an allergic reaction of some sort to the antibiotic. I am now allergic to Keflex and Septra/Bactrum. I have had sooo many bladder/UTI and sinus inf...
Preteen Yeast Infections
Asked by M.J. from San Diego
on December 1, 2008
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I have a 11 year old girl with a yeast infection probably from being in her wetsuit alot every day. Does anyone know if there is an over-the-counter remedy that doesn...
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- Hmmm... If it is a full-blown yeast infection, you might need a real drug that your daughter's doctor can prescribe--like the oral medication Diflucan. To help pre...
- Your local health food store should have some homeopathic yeast tablets that she can put under her tongue. I think you can also pick up Aloe Life there and that can b...
- I know the doctor has suggested yogart and cranberries to change the Ph of the body before trying drugs, but maybe some monistat cream would help if it itches
