hi. I have recurring yeast infection. all possible tests were done but I recently searched on internet and found out that what I have is candida overgrowth as per systems described. what should I do? I m on candida diet, no sugar, no carbs or grains. but I did this diet with cleanse once already and the yeast returned once o began to eat food that included a bit of carbs and sweets. now i m lost and scared and tired from dieting ad not knowing what to do/ I do not believe in antibiotics. can you pls suggest smth? thank you.
Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! What are your symptoms? What investigations you had got done? Kindly mention. If you have vaginal candidiasis then:1. Keep the vaginal area Chat Doctor.  2. Avoid wearing tight dinnerware.3. Change out of your wet swimsuit immediately after swimming.4.Don't use scented or dyed soaps, detergents or other personal hygiene products.5. Choose condoms without spermicidal agent.6. Ask your sexual partner or partners to seek treatment or testing for yeast infections if you are experiencing recurrent yeast infections.7. Consider switching from a high-dose to low-dose hormonal birth control method if you suffer from frequent yeast infections.8. Add milk products containing the bacteria acidophilus Lactobacillus to your diet.9. Reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. 10. Antibiotic or corticosteroid use can also cause frequent yeast infectionsMake an appointment to see a doctor if you experience recurrent yeast infections and your suffer from HIV, Lyme Disease, Diabetes, Lupus or any other condition which affects the immune system. Visit a doctor for prescription of (antifungals) to control your condition and the overgrowth of yeast. Take care!