How do you treat a rectal yeast infection?
It’s incredibly embarrassing to have to ask this, but I’m on antibiotics and I believe I’ve developed a yeast infection in my anus. And Holy God, the itching!
Anyway, I’m desperate for a cure, but I haven’t found anything that addresses that area specifically. I believe it’s creeping forward and slowly becoming a vaginal yeast infection as well. I’ve treated those in the past with over the counter treatments and that’s what I’m planning to do again. However, what about the butt? Should I get the same treatment suppositories or internal creams that are used for the vagina or just treat it externally with creams?
One thing is I’m not certain it’s a yest infection, either. The antibiotics are for treatment of an ulcer, so they have killed off EVERYTHING in my stomach, and likely in my digestive tract as well. I find myself now having bowl movements every several hours to every several minutes. When I initially began the treatment it was like excreting liquid fire, but that has subsided and now it’s just uncomfortable due to the persistent itch.
Sorry for the graphic nature of the post, but I’m desperate to treat this and wanted to provide accurate information.
Should I treat it as a yeast infection (and how do I do that?), or should I just treat it with some anti-itch formula for the time being and weight out the antibiotics to see if it goes away?
Serious, semi-educated replies only. (anecdotal stories count!)
I appreciate the comments, however I can’t take a probiotic and should not be eating yogurt because of the bacteria in it. I need to keep any and all bacteria out of my stomach so the ulcer will heal with no further infection. As for a doctor, it’s not really an option. I don’t have the money to go and no insurance.
Thanks.