Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection And Phimosis While Having Diabetes

Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017

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Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have been told I have type 2 diabetes. I am 55, weigh 308 lbs, but three years ago I was over 400lbs. Since I started losing weight I have had a tough problem with phimosis caused by loose skin in the public area, sexual function, and what I think is a recurring yeast infection or skin reaction to urine leakage. I think these things are all interrelated. I am starting to take GLIMEPIRIDE 4mg daily. Any advice on how I can end the phimosis and yeast infections? Very painful.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The only way to control yeast infection is by controlling Diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,

The only way to control yeast infection is by controlling Diabetes. Are you monitoring Blood sugar regularly?

Use a multi fungal cream locally. If this does not work then a good tablet like Fluconazole 150 once a week for 8 weeks maybe required. Drink cleaner water and exercise regularly.

If Phimosis is due to the infection, it will also improve, otherwise a consultation with a surgeon is required.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

How do I get Fluconozole 150? I have tried Cortizone 10 and Lotrimin Ultra for months now.

I do not have a healthcare physician and do not have insurance. So if these meds require a prescription, how do I get them?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can you visit ER and try to get medicine there?

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am afraid it is a prescription medicine. Can you visit ER and try to get medicine there?
Alternately get a good cream with anti fungal, antibiotic and steroid. You will get this in any major mall--regards

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