Adventist Medical Center Bacolod
Adventist Medical Center-Bacolod (formerly Bacolod Sanitarium and Hospital) is a private tertiary hospital located in the southern heart of the city of Bacolod, in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Granted as a 170-bed capacity of the Department of Health, it rose from its humble beginnings in December 8, 1966. It envisions to become “the premier center of healthcare in the Negros Province,” as it delivers its mission of “Extending the healing ministry of Christ to everyone. “
Adventist Medical Center Manila
As you step into Adventist Medical Center Manila, you become a part of its 85 years of caring experience. Travel back to sometime in July 1929, and imagine yourself standing at the corner of Vermont St. (now Julio Nakpil St.) and Indiana St. in Malate, Manila. You see a ten - bed clinic - that was how AdventistMed looked like when it started; and was fondly remembered throughout the years by its old name - Manila Sanitarium and Hospital.
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An overgrowth of Candida may lead to anal yeast infection in women. Here are some important facts you should know about anal yeast infection, including its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Candida, a type of fungi, causes anal yeast infection (Perianal Candidiasis). It normally lives in the body, particularly on the skin’s surface, in the digestive tract, and the vagina. When Candida multiplies uncontrollably in the anus, an anal yeast infection may set in.
It’s important to note that yeast infections can happen anywhere in the body when there’s an overgrowth of the Candida yeast, which thrives in warm, moist places. A woman can also develop yeast infections in her mouth (oral thrush), throat, breast, and vagina.
Please note that even though yeast infections can occur in the genital areas, it’s not considered a sexually-transmitted disease. This is because a lot of factors can cause Candida overgrowth.
These factors include wearing tight-fitting clothes, antibiotic use, stress, and conditions like pregnancy and diabetes. However, anal yeast infection can spread through sex, so doctors encourage patients to refrain from engaging in sexual activities until the end of recovery.
In most cases, a person with anal yeast infection first notices intense anal itching, also called pruritus ani. The itching sensation is sometimes so intense the person feels a strong urge to scratch their anus. Often, this makes them feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.
The other symptoms of anal yeast infection in women are:
To effectively treat anal yeast infection in women, the doctor will look into the cause. For example, if antibiotic use is triggering the infection, the doctor may stop or change the medication.
But, generally, yeast infections do not pose any serious threat to healthy people. In their report, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) stated that because Candida is normally present in healthy people, “treatment is very rarely needed.”
However, since anal yeast infection causes severe itching and other discomforts, the doctor may still give you medications. In most cases, OTC anti-fungal creams like clotrimazole and miconazole are enough to clear the infection within a week. The doctor may also prescribe you corticosteroid cream or ointment to treat the accompanying itching and inflammation.
Remember: it’s crucial to strictly follow the doctor’s orders. If they ask you to apply the cream for 7 days, you must continue the application even after you notice that your symptoms improve after just 2 or 3 days.
While we still need more evidence to prove their effectiveness, a growing number of studies acknowledge the potential of taking probiotics against yeast infections.
A recent laboratory study, for instance, revealed that probiotics containing specific kinds of bacteria could “inhibit the growth of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis,” two of the most common causes of yeast infections. Moreover, some scientists found evidence that taking probiotics can increase the effectiveness of anti-fungal treatments.
Besides probiotics, investigators also found out that coconut oil can prevent the overgrowth of Candida albicans. However, its anti-fungal properties are still weaker compared to the traditional over-the-counter anti-fungal medications.
Performing the following home remedies can reduce the risk of anal yeast infection in women:
Although anal yeast infection in women cause discomfort, most cases don’t pose a serious threat. Your doctor can give you OTC anti-fungal creams to resolve your symptoms within a few days.
Learn more about Yeast Infections here.
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