BV Causes

The itching, irritation, and burning symptoms of a yeast infection are uncomfortable. Many over-the-counter (OTC) treatments effectively treat vaginal yeast infection and can save you a trip to the doctor's office. This article rounds up seven of the best OTC products to help manage a yeast infection. A yeast infection is a common condition caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida . Yeast infections can affect any part of the body, but they often occur in the vagina. A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge, and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infections affect up to 75 percent of people with a vagina at some point in their lifetime. A healthy vagina has a balance of good bacteria and yeast. Usually, the good bacteria keep the balance in check. Still, under some conditions, the balance can be disrupted, allowing the yeast to grow out of c...

Recurrence is quite common, so know that you're not alone. But experts aren't entirely sure why some people experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) again and again. It may have little to do with the person you're dating and instead be down to treatment failing to clear up a previous bout of BV or new resistance to a particular treatment method. Lifestyle factors, such as how you wash your genital area, may also have an impact. No one knows for sure. Douching, smoking, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) have been linked to an increased risk for BV, as has exposure to a new sexual partner. So if you check any of those boxes, that could explain the recurrence. But it's also possible that an initial infection was never completely cured or that you've developed resistance to a previous treatment. A study of people treated with a typical BV antibiotic found that less than a quarter (23 percent) were fully cured. There's even a potential link between recurrence and staying wi...

The dosage for divalproex oral tablets your doctor prescribes will depend on several factors. These include: the type and severity of the condition you're using divalproex oral tablets to treat the type and severity of the side effects you have other medications you're taking your age your weight Typically, your doctor will start you taking a low dosage. Then they'll adjust it over time to reach the amount that's right for you. Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect. They'll also monitor the level of the drug in your blood to make sure you have the right amount of the drug in your system. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. But be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to fit your needs. Drug strengths Divalproex oral tables come in two forms: delayed release (DR) tablets, which are called divalproex DR extend...

National Institutes of Health scientists studying SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have defined in Syrian hamsters how different routes of virus exposure are linked to disease severity. Their study, published in Nature Communications , details the efficiency of airborne transmission between hamsters and examines how the virus replicates and causes disease throughout the respiratory system. Their work also shows that virus transmission via fomites -- exposure from contaminated surface contact -- is markedly less efficient than airborne transmission but does occur. Scientists from NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducted the experiments at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana. To investigate how different routes of exposure affected disease development, the scientists exposed hamsters to SARS-CoV-2 via both aerosols and fomites. For aerosol exposure, the scientists used equipment that controlled the size of virus-loaded droplets...

Big meals and spicy foods — no. Saltine crackers, dried ginger, and an afternoon nap — yes. You've tried all the tricks, and you're still nauseous and struggling with pregnancy morning sickness. When you mention it to your doctor, they suggest medication. You trust your doctor, but you still want to verify: Can Zofran help get rid of this awful feeling without causing any harmful side effects? Taking Zofran while pregnant is low risk, and it has been prescribed for years for pregnancy nausea. That said, Zofran for pregnancy nausea is an off-label use, and there may be better options. Here's what you need to know. Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy typically occur in the first trimester and are very common. You're probably interested in how to stop the awful feeling, especially if you feel like you've tried every trick in the book. Enter Zofran. Zofran is the trade name for ondansetron. It's a drug that blocks the action of serotonin, a naturally occurring substanc...

Bentyl (dicyclomine) is a type of drug known as an anticholinergic. It is also an antispasmodic that prevents spasms in the muscles of the gut and bladder by causing those muscles to relax. In addition, this drug also reduces the amount of acid that is produced in the stomach. seb_ra / Getty Images Uses Bentyl may be prescribed to treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis, colic, and bladder spasms. Under the supervision of a physician, Bentyl can safely be used long term. Before Taking Talk to your doctor about all medications, supplements, and vitamins that you currently take. While some drugs pose minor interaction risks, others may outright contraindicate use or prompt careful consideration as to whether the pros of treatment outweigh the cons in your case Precautions and Contraindications Tell a doctor if any of the following conditions are present now or have been diagnosed in the past: Conge...

Staphylococcus (staph) are bacteria commonly found living on many skin surfaces, including in the nose and in the lining of the mouth and throat. However, if you're experiencing the scratchiness and irritation of a sore throat (pharyngitis), the culprit is most likely not a staph infection. According to Mayo Clinic, the most common cause of a sore throat is a virus. Although far less common, bacteria can cause some sore throats (bacterial pharyngitis). These bacterial infections are most likely a strep infection (group A Streptococcus ) rather than a staph infection. Keep reading to learn more about bacterial throat infections, including symptoms and how to treat and prevent them. Symptoms of bacterial pharyngitis may include: Depending on the type of infection, your doctor will typically prescribe an oral antibiotic to kill the bacteria. The antibiotics your doctor may prescribe include penicillin or amoxicillin. If you're allergic to penicillin, your doctor may prescribe: c...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a bacterial infection that causes unusual vaginal discharge with a fish-like odor. Although BV can transmit to others via sexual activity, healthcare professionals do not consider it a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it can develop due to other reasons. In some cases, BV goes away without treatment, but in others, a person may need to see a doctor to get prescription medications. The infection can sometimes become recurrent. In this article, we discuss what BV is and whether or not it is an STI. We also look at its causes, symptoms, and treatment and explain what steps people can take to prevent it. BV is a bacterial infection that causes unusual vaginal discharge. According to a 2020 article , BV is not an STI. The authors state that an STI is an infection that occurs as a result of bacteria or other pathogens that do not occur naturally in the vagina. BV is a result of an overgrowth of naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina and a decrease of ...

Oxycodone/acetaminophen has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Oxycodone/acetaminophen may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of oxycodone/acetaminophen that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more information about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems may cause very serious side effects, including death. Also, other medications can affect the removal of oxycodone/acetaminophen from your body, which may affect how oxycodone/acetaminophen works. Be sure you know how to take oxycodone/acetaminophen and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions section. Get medical he...

Something is up with your vagina: there's more discharge than usual, it smells, and everything itches. Not only is your self-confidence approaching lows usually reserved for the dreaded cystic pimple, but you're also uncomfortable! Is it a yeast infection? Maybe, but don't reach for the Monistat just yet. You could have BV (or bacterial vaginosis, if you want to get clinical). Don't panic—BV isn't serious, it just means the delicate bacterial ecosystem inside your vagina is out of balance. Here are the facts: What is bacterial vaginosis? BV is an infection caused by changes in the vagina's healthy bacteria—most often when a strain of bacteria called Gardnerella vaginalis outnumbers another strain Lactobacillus , causing the vagina's normal pH levels to shift. Normal vaginal pH is somewhere between 3.5 to 4.5, explains Lauren F. Streicher, M.D., an OB-GYN and medical director of Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. If those levels...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The newly adoptive parents of a 5-year-old girl are behind bars in the Marathon County Jail on $75,000 cash bonds after the child suffered a significant brain injury. Johnathon Stolp, 40, and Sumitra Stolp, 36, appeared in Marathon County Circuit Court Wednesday for a probable cause hearing. Prosecutors said an investigation began Aug. 15 after the child was brought to an area hospital. Prosecutors said initially Sumitra Stolp said the child fell off the monkey bars. But later said the child threw herself off a slide. Then, Sumitra Stolp said the child was in a chair and rocked backward, falling over. Sumitra Stolp told the investigator she rocked the child until she began to have a seizure. The doctor that examined the child said she found a BAC and level of acetaminophen not likely to be found in a 5-year-old child. Prosecutors said Jonathan Stolp said the child was having trouble sleeping and was given a Tylenol PM and Nyquil. In court, the prosecutor said the ...

Oral thrush is a fungal infection that affects the mouth. It is considered a type of yeast infection because it is caused by the overgrowth of Candida , the same fungus that causes vaginal and penile yeast infections. Oral thrush is also called oral candidiasis or oropharyngeal candidiasis. The main symptom of oral thrush is white lesions inside the mouth. They are slightly raised and are typically found on the tongue and on the inside of the cheeks. They can also appear on the gums, tonsils, roof of the mouth, or in the back of the throat. The lesions may bleed or be painful if they are scraped like when teeth brush against them. Other symptoms that could indicate oral thrush include soreness or redness inside the mouth and at the corners of the mouth, loss of taste, and a cotton-like feeling inside the mouth. People with certain other health conditions may be prone to getting oral thrush, including those with uncontrolled diabetes, those who test positive for human im...

Study of internet searches finds public AMR awareness lagging An analysis of Google Trends suggests World Antimicrobial Awareness Week has not improved public awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In a study published yesterday in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers analyzed trends in the search volume of the terms "antimicrobial resistance," "antibiotics," and "antibacterials" in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and worldwide from 2015—when World Antimicrobial Awareness Week was introduced—through 2020. Using relative search volume (RSV) on Google Trends as a surrogate, they performed a joinpoint regression analysis to identify a statistically significant time point of a change in trend. The results showed that World Antibiotic Awareness Week did not have a significant impact on general public interest in AMR or antibiotics in Japan, the United States, or the United Kingdom, although some increase in RSV was ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a bacterial infection that causes unusual vaginal discharge with a fish-like odor. Although BV can transmit to others via sexual activity, healthcare professionals do not consider it a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it can develop due to other reasons. In some cases, BV goes away without treatment, but in others, a person may need to see a doctor to get prescription medications. The infection can sometimes become recurrent. In this article, we discuss what BV is and whether or not it is an STI. We also look at its causes, symptoms, and treatment and explain what steps people can take to prevent it. BV is a bacterial infection that causes unusual vaginal discharge. According to a 2020 article , BV is not an STI. The authors state that an STI is an infection that occurs as a result of bacteria or other pathogens that do not occur naturally in the vagina. BV is a result of an overgrowth of naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina and a decrease of ...

Several years ago, 85-year old Clarence asked me, "What do you think about the medicine Metanx®?" "Is it a supplement?" "No, you need a prescription for it. It helps nerve pain in diabetes." Metanx® contains L-methyl folate, a close cousin to folic acid. Although folic acid is considered a B vitamin, L-methyl folate is not classified as either a vitamin or food supplement. Instead, it's marketed as a medical food. Medical foods are intended to address nutritional conditions that cannot be fixed by eating a healthy diet.  Some people have metabolic diseases that require specialized nutrients to keep them symptom-free. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created a particular category for products that address specific nutritional deficiencies: medical foods. The first medical foods were unique formulas designed for infants with certain metabolic genetic diseases. Some babies needed particular nutrients ad...

- Laboratory Research shows new homeopathic drugs are as effective as certain antibiotics and antifungals in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi MUMBAI, India , June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In breakthrough research by Indian homeopath Dr Rajesh Shah in collaboration with clinical pharmacologists at Mumbai's BYL Nair Hospital, five new homeopathic drugs have shown anti-fungal and anti-bacterial effects in a laboratory model. The research paper was published last week in a peer-reviewed, a Pub-med listed British Homeopathy Journal. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34020481/) In this research, five new homeopathic nosodes were developed from bacteria that produce typhoid (Salmonella typhi), pneumonia (Klebsiella pneumonia), gonorrhea (Neisseria Gonorrhea), gastrointestinal infections (E Coli) and from fungus (Candida albicans) by Dr Rajesh Shah , a homeopath cum researcher. Nosodes are homeopathic medicines prepared from bacteria and viruses. Nosodes are often comparabl...