Antibiotics and fungal infections

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Avatar n tn there are so many creams out there. if it was a fungal infection, see your doctor for antibiotics and try not to freak out like me lol.
Avatar f tn After several ear drops of various kinds an ENT prescribed nystatin cream rather than drops for a fungal infection that I have had off and on for about a year. Although the cream is awkward to put into ear canal with a Q tip, then have to kind of press down on the ear to get it to go deeper in (ask your doctor regarding this maneuver), it seems to be working. Once I was able to get the cream to go deeper into the canal, the discomfort from the fungi is subsiding.
Avatar f tn ve been having a funny foul smelling and greenish (sometimes lumpy) discharge which was diagnosed many times as a fungal infections (sometimes candidiase, others chlamydia) and it gives me thrush, i have taken a number of antibiotics (mainly clotrimazol i think it's called) in creams or ovules.
Avatar f tn In July I did have a fungal infection in my mouth and throat; my doc suspects it was opportunistic and I have been immuno compromised. We still don't know what the black gunk is that I'm coughing up, and I've had black gunk in my ear too. I tested negative for TB, and and I'm waiting to get a CT scan on my neck (and head) to see what the lump on my larynx is. Meanwhile I am on an antibiotic to kill this sinus infection.
Avatar n tn hi i have a question, ive heard that antibiotics kill off the good bacteria, since may of this year i have been on keflex Twice, Cipro Twice, Doxycycline Twice, Bactrim Twice, Azthromycin Twice and have 3 rocephin shots. now thats alot of antibiotics, and i have noticed that i have some intertrigo yeast, under my stomach and in my crotch and scrotum area. is the antibiotics why?
Avatar m tn For the past six years I have been batteling with fungal infections (feet, ears, groin) and just recently I have been diagnosed with an infection on my penis and my hands after having had to take some antibiotics. This whole mess started when I was on Enbrel (I stopped taking that) to treat my psoriasis. I know that I don't have HIV since I already got tested for that (fairly recent too).
Avatar f tn This is because not only the antibiotics kill off the bad bacteria, but also the good bacteria and the fungus starts to multiply. If someone does know that they get fungal infections from using antibiotics, the doctor can prescribe antifungal medications by way of a cream for use on the genitals, pessaries, or medication to be taken by mouth or both. Fungal growth causes Thrush which can cause itchiness with or without a discharge.
Avatar n tn Four days ago I finished antibiotics for cervisitis, vaginosis, and a fungal infection, no I am having a burning, itchy, brown clumpy discharge. My question is, Why are the symptoms occuring after and what could this be?
152660 tn?1291755571 The list of causes for glaucoma is a mile long so they started simple. Fungal infections can cause it and since he had one- histoplasmosis- when he was 3 months old. We treated it for 9 months and he was cleared of it. Guess what!! He has a different one- Blastomycosis- and tested positive for histo again but that's likely a false positive. The treatment will be fluconazole twice a day for several months. Does anyone have any experience with it or suggestions?
Avatar m tn You may want to check out the research published in 1999 by Dr. Hirohito Kita, M.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher. He stated that 96% of sinusitis is due to a fungal infection. Clinical Mycology is not taught as a class in medical school so most physicians do not know how to treat these infections. My mother had severe headaches from sinusitis because of her supplemental oxygen that she needed 24/7. The doctor presdribed antibiotics which did nothing.
Avatar f tn The recommended protocol consists of an anti-fungal diet, avoiding sugar, most carbs, alcohol and taking probiotics, coconut oil (oral and topical), anti-fungal tablets and topical creams/ointments. But you need to be evaluated again. Usually a urine sample is taken to test for fungal or bacterial pathogens and by combining the test and physical examination results , a diagnosis can be made.
Avatar m tn Hello, Antibiotics can predispose to fungal infections. Hence fungal infection of the butt area should be ruled out. Most cases respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients.
Avatar m tn Fungal infections can irritate and cause severe itching and sometimes a white discharge. You can get fungal infections anywhere on the body and also in the mouth.
Avatar n tn You don't have to have a "cottage cheese" discharge or white gunk to have a yeast infection. Yeast infections can cause sever itching, soreness and burning sensations with or without any white discharge or "cottage cheese" discharge. We all have fungus live on our bodies and more so in the bowels. When using antibiotics for bacterial infections, antibiotics not only destroy the bad bacteria, but also the good bacteria.
Avatar n tn Still finding it difficult to open my mouth and my gums also seem to be aching off and on. Could this be an infection? Spoke to GP via phone and he precribed antibiotics with penicillin which I started taking today and wondering how long it will take for some ease to take effect? And when to expect the swelling to disappear? Thanks in advance!
Avatar f tn Your doctor has never mentioned to you Methylation and is also likely in some degree of denial when Fungal/yeast infections and candida in connection to long-term abx treatment are brought up, right? Too bad, since these are possibly some of the "missing pieces" of the chronic Lyme's disease puzzle. Cheers and Happy New Year to Everyone!
Avatar f tn Seven months ago my boyfriend and I began having sex, and about two weeks later I started my period but noticed that I was having major pain and itching internally and externally towards the end of my period. I went to the OB/GYN and I did have a yeast infection for the first time ever. I wasn't on any birth control, nor taking any antibiotics, not pregnant, and the pap came back normal with no diseases.
Avatar f tn Hi there. Actually, yeast infections are fungal and you take an anti fungal for it. I would stick with your cream. If it doesn't work, then I would consider seeing your doctor. Not all fungal issues are actually true yeast infections. Your doctor will be able to determine what exactly your discharge is and how to treat it. I prefer a systemic pill that they give you. It is one pill and clears it right up. (or at least it has for me).
Avatar f tn Hello, Various reasons for recurrent or persistent fungal infection are incomplete treatment, treatment resistance), co-existing dermatitis, diabetes and low immunity. You and your boyfriend should get a repeat examination and oral antifungals prescribed. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.
Avatar n tn sees doc next day, has some kind of bacterial infection. more antibiotics. has fungal infection i guess since dryness and cracking are a problem on the head. currently healing but set backs occur when skin cracks esp. around urethera after errection. i guess the doctor said that reoccurring infections are common and he needs to build up resistance to it. does this sound familiar or accurate? i have been reading about prostatitis, and sounds similar.
Avatar f tn He is experiencing severe night sweats and daytime sweating through clothing, low grade fever, etc. This has been going on for several weeks. He has had three different kinds of antibiotics (the last to treat possible fungal infection in sinuses) but the problem is getting worse. I wonder about an autoimmune problem. He catches everything. Has had pneumonia and bronchitis several times.
Avatar n tn Skin scrapings in the area may help rule out a fungal infection. Keeping the area clean and dry will be able to help since fungal infections and dermatitis may be aggravated by dampness. Bacterial infections may present with redness, slight pain and a greenish or yellowish discharge. You may need to apply topical antibiotics here. If there is no response in 2 to 3 days, have this assessed further by your doctor.
Avatar m tn would that be why for the past few months i have had yeast/fungal issues, they come and go in my groin and under stomach and arm area, and little yeast bumps on body?
Avatar n tn Amoxicillin is used for bacterial infections, such as some respiratory infections, infections of the urine, ear infections, and dental abscesses. It works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. You may also be prescribed it to prevent an infection from occurring if you are at particular risk of getting an infection. Amoxicillin is sometimes used to get rid of Helicobacter Pylori. This is the bacterium that can cause stomach ulcers.
Avatar n tn This then can bring about fugal and yeast infections. Symptoms of fungal infections can be itching and soreness of the skin as well as sore mouth with white patches. Fungal and yeast infections are treated by antifungal medications. Eating live yogurt and also applying it to problem areas (even your genitals) is a good home remedy. Wishing you speedy recovery.