Candidiasis is an infection caused by the excessive proliferation of the fungus of the genus Candida, mainly in the genital region, but it can also happen in other parts of the body, causing symptoms such as pain and burning when itching and urination. This infection can happen in both men and women and treatment can be done with the use of ointments or drugs with antifungal properties.
It is important to consult the doctor for the treatment of candidiasis, however, it is possible to relieve the symptoms and promote the elimination of the fungus through natural measures, such as a sitz bath with bicarbonate, for example. This is because bicarbonate helps to make the genital region less acidic, which means that the fungus does not have all the ideal conditions for its growth.
Sitz bath with bicarbonate
The sodium bicarbonate sitz bath is great for fighting candidiasis, as it helps to alkalinize the pH of the vagina, keeping it at about 7.5, which makes it difficult for Candida species to proliferate, especially Candida albicans , which is the main species associated with this disease.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 liter of warm boiled water.
Method of preparation
Just mix the 2 ingredients and use it to make a sitz bath and genital washes. To do this, first wash the area under running water and then wash it with water with baking soda. A good tip is to put this solution in the bidet or in a basin and remain seated, in contact with this water for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. It is recommended to perform this sitz bath twice a day, as long as the symptoms persist.
Sodium bicarbonate can be replaced by potassium bicarbonate or potassium citrate, as they have the same activity and, consequently, have the same objective.
Who suffers with chronic candidiasis, or recurrent candidiasis, that is, suffers from the disease more than 4 times a year, can ask the doctor for a prescription of 650 mg of sodium bicarbonate to take every 6 hours, if he cannot do the washes for being on a trip, for example.
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