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a friend got infected after sex and cant stop the inching and the burn while peeing to stop
Answer
Yeast infections are not an STD. Whoever told you that is an idiot. If you believe your friend has an STD, then s/he must be treated for it.
If however it really is a yeast infection, then most ppl do treat themselves. Here's a quick quiz to help your friend make that determination.
http://www.colonhealth.net/free_reports/candique.htm
"Candida is a yeast that lives in the human digestive system. It has the ability to change from a yeast and become a fungus. As a fungus it operates in a similar fashion to any other fungus such as athletes' foot fungus, etc. Candida is kept at low levels by the friendly bacteria that also reside in the digestive tract. The friendly bacteria feed on the Candida, thus a balance in the body is maintained. Modern medicine's "gift" of antibiotics, birth control pills, cortisone and chemotherapy kill this friendly bacteria as do street drugs, alcohol, and junk food diets. Once this friendly bacteria has been destroyed, the yeast begins to overgrow and take over the digestive system. Left untreated, it becomes a fungus and grows into a plant-like structure complete with roots. These roots can break through the intestinal walls, allowing the yeast to travel to other areas of the body such as the sinuses, throat, reproductive organs, the lungs and skin just to name a few. It is capable of producing over 100 symptoms. " http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/conditionwomen/416/
"Candida albicans is a yeast that lives in the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract of most humans and is usually considered to be a normal part of the bowel flora (the organisms that coexist with us in our lower digestive tract)...Candida albicans prefers people. Candida enters newborn infants during or shortly after birth. Usually, the growth of the yeast is kept in check by the infant's immune system and thus produces no overt symptoms. But, should the immune response weaken, the condition known as oral thrush can occur as a result. By six months of age, 90% of all babies test positive for candida . And by adulthood, virtually all humans play host to Candida albicans and are thus engaged in a life-long relationship.
Candida coexists in our bodies with many species of bacteria in a competitive balance. Other bacteria act in part to keep candida growth in check in our body ecology . . . unless that balance is upset. When health is present, the immune system keeps candida proliferation under control; but when immune response is weakened, candida growth can proceed unhindered. It is an "opportunistic organism," one which, when given the opportunity, will attempt to colonize all bodily tissues. The uncontrolled growth of candida is known as candida overgrowth. "
http://www.healthexcel.com/docs/_cand1.html
Here are some of the symptoms and treatment for Candida.
"Infection of the penis often results in balanitis (inflammation of the head of the penis).
An infection in the bloodstream can affect the kidneys, heart, lungs, eyes, or other organs causing high fever, chills, anemia, and sometimes a rash or shock. Candida can cause the following problems depending upon the organ infected:
in the kidneys can cause blood in the urine
in the heart can cause murmurs and valve damage
in the lungs can cause bloody sputum (mucus discharge)
in the eyes can cause pain and blurred vision
in the brain can cause seizures and acute changes in mental function or behavior" http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/312/main.html
"If you have candida, you may experience some or all of these symptoms depending on the severity of this parasitic invasion:
constant fatigue
sinus problems and lots of mucus
interrupted sleep
flu like symptoms
aches and pains in the joints
especially tight neck and shoulder and increased headaches
dental problems
dark circles under the eyes
low grade fever
constipation and or diarrhea
gas and abdominal bloating
mouth and your eyes feel dry
unexplained rashes
dry brittle hair and nails
feeling foggy
restless leg syndrome
irregular heart beat
numbness or tingling in the extremities
feeling faint or light headed
lack of concentration and short term memory loss
shortness of breath
sexual dysfunction
sugar cravings
white coating on the tongue
intolerance to smells such as perfume, chemicals and insecticides
digestive disorders
depression
irritable or easily angered
intolerance to alcohol or gluten
asthma
hay fever
ear infections " http://www.anysubject.com/candida-treatment-candida-infection-albicans-candida-symptom.asp
http://www.haelan.co.uk/Remedies-Candida_Albicans.shtml
http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/396_yst.html
http://www.formerfatguy.com/articles/candida-albicans.asp
http://www.pureliquidgold.com/candida-diet.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Doctor,-Why-Cant-I-Loose-Weight-and-by-the-Way-Why-Do-I-Feel-Sick?&id=2723
Yeast infections are not an STD. Whoever told you that is an idiot. If you believe your friend has an STD, then s/he must be treated for it.
If however it really is a yeast infection, then most ppl do treat themselves. Here's a quick quiz to help your friend make that determination.
http://www.colonhealth.net/free_reports/candique.htm
"Candida is a yeast that lives in the human digestive system. It has the ability to change from a yeast and become a fungus. As a fungus it operates in a similar fashion to any other fungus such as athletes' foot fungus, etc. Candida is kept at low levels by the friendly bacteria that also reside in the digestive tract. The friendly bacteria feed on the Candida, thus a balance in the body is maintained. Modern medicine's "gift" of antibiotics, birth control pills, cortisone and chemotherapy kill this friendly bacteria as do street drugs, alcohol, and junk food diets. Once this friendly bacteria has been destroyed, the yeast begins to overgrow and take over the digestive system. Left untreated, it becomes a fungus and grows into a plant-like structure complete with roots. These roots can break through the intestinal walls, allowing the yeast to travel to other areas of the body such as the sinuses, throat, reproductive organs, the lungs and skin just to name a few. It is capable of producing over 100 symptoms. " http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/conditionwomen/416/
"Candida albicans is a yeast that lives in the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract of most humans and is usually considered to be a normal part of the bowel flora (the organisms that coexist with us in our lower digestive tract)...Candida albicans prefers people. Candida enters newborn infants during or shortly after birth. Usually, the growth of the yeast is kept in check by the infant's immune system and thus produces no overt symptoms. But, should the immune response weaken, the condition known as oral thrush can occur as a result. By six months of age, 90% of all babies test positive for candida . And by adulthood, virtually all humans play host to Candida albicans and are thus engaged in a life-long relationship.
Candida coexists in our bodies with many species of bacteria in a competitive balance. Other bacteria act in part to keep candida growth in check in our body ecology . . . unless that balance is upset. When health is present, the immune system keeps candida proliferation under control; but when immune response is weakened, candida growth can proceed unhindered. It is an "opportunistic organism," one which, when given the opportunity, will attempt to colonize all bodily tissues. The uncontrolled growth of candida is known as candida overgrowth. "
http://www.healthexcel.com/docs/_cand1.html
Here are some of the symptoms and treatment for Candida.
"Infection of the penis often results in balanitis (inflammation of the head of the penis).
An infection in the bloodstream can affect the kidneys, heart, lungs, eyes, or other organs causing high fever, chills, anemia, and sometimes a rash or shock. Candida can cause the following problems depending upon the organ infected:
in the kidneys can cause blood in the urine
in the heart can cause murmurs and valve damage
in the lungs can cause bloody sputum (mucus discharge)
in the eyes can cause pain and blurred vision
in the brain can cause seizures and acute changes in mental function or behavior" http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/312/main.html
"If you have candida, you may experience some or all of these symptoms depending on the severity of this parasitic invasion:
constant fatigue
sinus problems and lots of mucus
interrupted sleep
flu like symptoms
aches and pains in the joints
especially tight neck and shoulder and increased headaches
dental problems
dark circles under the eyes
low grade fever
constipation and or diarrhea
gas and abdominal bloating
mouth and your eyes feel dry
unexplained rashes
dry brittle hair and nails
feeling foggy
restless leg syndrome
irregular heart beat
numbness or tingling in the extremities
feeling faint or light headed
lack of concentration and short term memory loss
shortness of breath
sexual dysfunction
sugar cravings
white coating on the tongue
intolerance to smells such as perfume, chemicals and insecticides
digestive disorders
depression
irritable or easily angered
intolerance to alcohol or gluten
asthma
hay fever
ear infections " http://www.anysubject.com/candida-treatment-candida-infection-albicans-candida-symptom.asp
http://www.haelan.co.uk/Remedies-Candida_Albicans.shtml
http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/396_yst.html
http://www.formerfatguy.com/articles/candida-albicans.asp
http://www.pureliquidgold.com/candida-diet.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Doctor,-Why-Cant-I-Loose-Weight-and-by-the-Way-Why-Do-I-Feel-Sick?&id=2723
Sister is Traveling To Chile!?
fhussain99
My 20 year old Sister is traveling with a group for Summer for 6 weeks to Chile.
I am so excited that she's going to be taking this trip. I hope she has a wonderful fantastic time and can't wait to hear all about her adventures and experiences.
I do have some questions/concerns.
Basically is it safe? Suggestions you have for her traveling there? I have already sent her a laundry list of questions to answer but I want to know if anyone has been there? What should she avoid? What's Chile like? Is there anything to worry about?
I guess I'm being paranoid, but she's my baby sister and this is a new experience for us.
Any information will be greatly appreciated!
Answer
Brrrr!!! Remember that Summer in the Northern hemisphere (June-August) is Winter down here in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite the popular image that all of Latin America is toasty warm all year round, a lot of places in Chile get cold, especially in the South. Most days during Winter in Santiago reach freezing at night, but they don't get too much colder than that. PLUS a lot of places don't have heating, so it can be coooooolllld.
She should avoid doing the things you should avoid doing in any big city in the US. Don't flash large amount of cash around (including jewelry, cameras, iphones, etc.) Keep them hidden until you need to use them, and when you need to use them, use wrist straps or the like. Pick-pocketing is popular here, so keep an eye on your belongings at all time, and don't put your wallet in your back pocket. When using the bus or metro, wear your BACKpack on your FRONT. Go into a store to make your call if you need to make a call on the street.
Don't get overly drunk, be aware, and travel in groups. Use the grade-school system of safety-buddy so that one person is always aware of one other person in case of big groups.
Chileans aren't exactly the bubbly personalities like in the Caribbean, but they are warm and friendly, and will show their hospitality by shoving plate after plate of food down your throat, hahaa. No really, they show their love with food.
Chilean food can be really blah, as they don't even use pepper to spice their food. However, pebre, a spicy sauce similar to salsa or pico de gallo in Mexico, can be quite spicy! Popular food here include empanadas, hotdogs (called completos), pastel de choclo, pastel de papas, cazuela, a variety of seafood, and of course asado (grill-outs). There's a Chilean brandy here called Pisco which is really tasty. Typical drinks include Piscola, borgona, and a drink called "Terremonto" (literally: earthquake) made of pineapple icecream, cheap wine, and a splash of Pisco. Yum! Of course, there is beer and wine galore here as well.
Chileans have a dirty sense of humor and will often make an innuendo out of just about anything you say! She won't be here that long, so she probably don't have to worry about that. However, Chileans can be VERY hard to understand, especially if she speaks limited Spanish, because they don't open their mouths when they talk, which leads to not pronouncing their words very well, cutting off their 'd's and 's's. Pelado is pronounced pelao, and gracias is pronounced graciah (the s is made into a puff of air that makes it sound like English words that end in H)
There are also a lot of key words here that she might have learned "differently" in the US.
In the US: avacado, banana, pineapple, strawberry
In US taught spanish: aguacate, banano, anana, fresa
chilean spanish: palta, platano, pina, frutilla
Anddddd, much more. Couchsurfing.org or allchile.net are great resources for any question she may have! :) I'm sure she'll have a lovely time here in Chile! Is she spending the whole time in Santiago? That's where I live if you want to get in contact with me for more info
Brrrr!!! Remember that Summer in the Northern hemisphere (June-August) is Winter down here in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite the popular image that all of Latin America is toasty warm all year round, a lot of places in Chile get cold, especially in the South. Most days during Winter in Santiago reach freezing at night, but they don't get too much colder than that. PLUS a lot of places don't have heating, so it can be coooooolllld.
She should avoid doing the things you should avoid doing in any big city in the US. Don't flash large amount of cash around (including jewelry, cameras, iphones, etc.) Keep them hidden until you need to use them, and when you need to use them, use wrist straps or the like. Pick-pocketing is popular here, so keep an eye on your belongings at all time, and don't put your wallet in your back pocket. When using the bus or metro, wear your BACKpack on your FRONT. Go into a store to make your call if you need to make a call on the street.
Don't get overly drunk, be aware, and travel in groups. Use the grade-school system of safety-buddy so that one person is always aware of one other person in case of big groups.
Chileans aren't exactly the bubbly personalities like in the Caribbean, but they are warm and friendly, and will show their hospitality by shoving plate after plate of food down your throat, hahaa. No really, they show their love with food.
Chilean food can be really blah, as they don't even use pepper to spice their food. However, pebre, a spicy sauce similar to salsa or pico de gallo in Mexico, can be quite spicy! Popular food here include empanadas, hotdogs (called completos), pastel de choclo, pastel de papas, cazuela, a variety of seafood, and of course asado (grill-outs). There's a Chilean brandy here called Pisco which is really tasty. Typical drinks include Piscola, borgona, and a drink called "Terremonto" (literally: earthquake) made of pineapple icecream, cheap wine, and a splash of Pisco. Yum! Of course, there is beer and wine galore here as well.
Chileans have a dirty sense of humor and will often make an innuendo out of just about anything you say! She won't be here that long, so she probably don't have to worry about that. However, Chileans can be VERY hard to understand, especially if she speaks limited Spanish, because they don't open their mouths when they talk, which leads to not pronouncing their words very well, cutting off their 'd's and 's's. Pelado is pronounced pelao, and gracias is pronounced graciah (the s is made into a puff of air that makes it sound like English words that end in H)
There are also a lot of key words here that she might have learned "differently" in the US.
In the US: avacado, banana, pineapple, strawberry
In US taught spanish: aguacate, banano, anana, fresa
chilean spanish: palta, platano, pina, frutilla
Anddddd, much more. Couchsurfing.org or allchile.net are great resources for any question she may have! :) I'm sure she'll have a lovely time here in Chile! Is she spending the whole time in Santiago? That's where I live if you want to get in contact with me for more info
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