was essen bei scheidenpilz — when to see a doctor?

The question of what to eat when dealing with vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis) is common, but the evidence for dietary interventions is limited. A low-sugar, low-refined-carb diet is often recommended because Candida thrives on glucose. Foods like yogurt with live cultures, garlic (allicin), and coconut oil (caprylic acid) are frequently suggested, but robust clinical trials proving their efficacy are lacking. Crucially, diet alone cannot cure an acute infection. You should see a doctor if: 1) this is your first episode, 2) symptoms (itching, burning, white discharge) persist after using over-the-counter antifungals for a few days, 3) infections recur frequently (≥4 per year), 4) you are pregnant, 5) you have fever, abdominal pain, or abnormal discharge (possible bacterial vaginosis or STI). A physician can confirm the diagnosis via swab and prescribe systemic antifungals if needed. For recurrent cases, underlying causes like diabetes, immunosuppression, or antibiotic use should be evaluated. The evidence for dietary advice is mostly mechanistic or based on traditional use; high-quality human studies are scarce. Therefore, consider diet as supportive, but do not delay medical consultation.