| Bacterial Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina | | | | - Have a warm bath, if possible without soap as it may |
| which is caused by excessive growth of the bacteria | | | | cause irritation to the genital tissue. Soap removes |
| called Gardnerella vaginitis, already present in the | | | | natural oils from your body and also makes you |
| vagina. Gardnerella vaginitis is not solely responsible for | | | | defenseless against the germs. This aggravates your |
| this problem. When these different species of bacteria | | | | problem of vaginal infection. |
| are imbalanced the vaginal discharge gives out a foul | | | | - Drink at least four ounces of pure cranberry juice |
| odor. Excess discharge and foul odor are the most | | | | everyday to fight this bacterial disease. |
| common symptoms of this disease. | | | | - Having eight-ounces of yoghurt everyday keep |
| Even though the exact cause is unknown this disease | | | | women away from frequent problems of bacterial |
| mainly spreads through sexual intercourse, douching, | | | | vaginitis or vaginosis. The acidophilus bacteria present |
| use of intrauterine birth control device (IUD). It is one of | | | | in the yoghurt helps in creating a healthy bacterial |
| the most common types of vaginal infection found in | | | | environment. |
| women. Even though there are quick remedies and | | | | - If the vagina is swollen you can use plain tea bag |
| medicines for this disease, if not treated on time it can | | | | soaked in water, cooled in refrigerator to be applied |
| be very dangerous. It may cause pelvic inflammatory | | | | externally to prevent itching. The tannin in tea gives a |
| disease (PID), endometritis, cervcitis, pregnancy | | | | soothing touch. |
| complication and post-operative infection. | | | | - You can also use cold compress which alleviates the |
| Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginitis | | | | swelling and itching of the vagina. The cooling factor |
| - A good hygiene becomes very important if you want | | | | squeezes the blood vessels and prevents it from |
| to stay away from bacterial vaginitis. | | | | swelling and turning red. |
| - Wear clean and properly washed underwear | | | | - Avoid tight clothes and try to wear cotton panties |
| because the detergent residue may just cause an | | | | which absorb moisture and provide good air circulation. |
| itching problem. | | | | Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all |
| - Always wipe from front to back whenever you visit | | | | precautionary measures while following instructions on |
| the toilet or otherwise to avoid the transfer of germs | | | | the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any |
| from rectal to genital area. | | | | of these products if you are allergic to it. The |
| - If you have a bathtub see to it that it is properly | | | | responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site |
| cleansed as it is one of the favorite places for germs | | | | or the writer. |
| to reside. | | | | |