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Yeast Infections
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2006
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My 4 year old daughter is constantly getting yeast infections. The doctor told us to use Monostat and it really burned. We have since needed to clean out her vaginal...
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- My youngest daughter and I had thrush (yeast infection on nipples and mouth) while we were breastfeeding. Our doctor gave us a liquid to put on with a dropper (I can't...
- I get them all the time too...I was told that it could be as simple as the laundry detergent you use. Also I was told no more bathes or perfumed soap/body wash. I've s...
- Hi M., Yeast infections are caused by an imbalance of good bacteria in the GI tract. The easiest way to get rid of that is to build up the good bacteria in the syst...
Yeast Rash?
Asked by K.S. from Houston
on March 10, 2008
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So he has a diaper rash and it is not the normal kind and it won't go away. It looks kind of scaley and has definate edges. I don't know what to do about it. Again ...
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- Lotrimin will help clear it up if it is a yeast infection (which it does sound like). Also - go commando! Get a little air on that tush! Diapers are warm, wet plac...
- Are you breastfeeding? If so then eat live culture yogurt. I had to eat some with each of my kids in order to keep the yeast at bay. You can also put lotrimin cream on...
- Air and sunlight are the best - but it doesn't look as though there will be sunshine coming through your central Texas windows today. If it is warm enough in your hou...
Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
Asked by E.D. from Great Falls
on December 29, 2007
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Hi there,
I am 13 weeks pregnant and my doctor prescribed Diflucan (1 pill) 2 weeks ago. She prescribed a second pill in case the infection came back. I took the seco...
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- The same thing happened to me around 8-10 weeks. I took the same medicine. There were no side effect with my son. He was born healthy 11 months ago!
- Elana, While I agree with most of the posts you have gotten in response, as a nurse, I must disagree with the use of vinegar and water. Your body has it's own natural...
- Many meds are not recommended during pregnancy because there is not enough research to know if they are harmful or not to the baby. This could mean that it is perfect...
Yeast Infections
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on February 23, 2010
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has anyone raised a boy who keeps getting reoccuring yeast infections to the point they bleed? if so what caused it. I have tried every remedy known to man. Now I need...
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- My 1-year-old son gets them all the time. The doc said that some people are just more prone to them and that they are caused by his dirty diapers (by the way, I NEVER...
- Hi D., Juice will aggravate a yeast infection. Recurring yeast infections can be a sign of diabetes but PLEASE don't go to webmd.com anymore. You need to take him to...
- Sounds like you need to at least talk to your pediatrician about this. Stop looking on the internet as it will just scare the hell out of you. You don't say the age...
Slight Yeast Infection in Breastfeeding Mom -- Natural Solution?
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on July 14, 2010
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Hi All. I have developed a slight yeast infection. I am still bfeeding 3 times a day my 21 month old toddler.
Do any of you know of any natural remedies, or change...
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- an acidophilus supplement will help get those good bacteria back in action. Or just eat a lot of probiotic yogurt (same stuff).
- stick a garlic clove up your vagina, when peeling it, make sure to not puncture it as the juice may sting you. you can either wrap it in a gauze or floss or just stic...
- This is going to sound crazy but I swear it works for me. A friends doctor told her to do this when she was pg and had a yeast infection. Mix half cultured buttermil...
7 Yo Daughter with Recurrent Colds and Yeast Infection
Asked by A.L. from Houston
on February 28, 2012
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Hi everyone. I hope someone can help. My otherwise healthy 7 year old girl has had a cold once a month for the past 3 months and developed a yeast infection. Her bl...
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- Don't overthink this too much. Tis the season for colds and allergies. Maybe try giving her some claratin or Allegra for a week. See if that helps. Treat the y...
- Just a thought...my son at 5-6-7-8 had the "re-curring cold" that went on FOREVER. Snot, snot and more snot. Now that we (duh!) know it's seasonal allergies--better....
- hey, i know you already posted your, what happened and all, but i used to get a yeast infection at least once a month. this went on for about 6 mos. it was after i h...
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.
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. ...
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...
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 ...
