Have you ever asked yourself, “Can I go swimming with a yeast infection?” I know you are worried about two things. One if will contaminate the pool and infect everyone. Second, if it will make the infection worse. This article gives you the information you need and will hopefully benefit you in curing your yeast infection.
Almost everyone will get a yeast infection at some point in their life. And the most common type is vaginal yeast infection, and most women will have to deal with this at some point in their life.
Although the infection itself is not a serious threat to your health, it should be treated immediately as the condition can be very uncomfortable and frustrating.
So back to your question, “Can I go swimming with a yeast infection?” And the answer is, yes you can. But keep in mind; Swimming is not recommended if you have candidiasis. Thrush is caused by a type of fungus called Candida, and it thrives in warm, moist areas. So swimming, which means you need to get wet, could make the infection worse if you don’t do the necessary things after swimming.
First of all, avoid heated pools, that will be a very bad idea as Candida loves warm and humid areas. Pool water contains chlorine and chemicals, so it is important to rinse or shower with fresh water. Change into dry clothes as quickly as possible, and make sure the infected area is clean and dry. Again, swimming with thrush is not advisable, but if you really have to, do these things after you’re done.
Most people with a yeast infection will ask the same question again: “Can I swim if I have a yeast infection?” They are concerned that their infection will spread to others when they swim. This, however, is not true. You see, there are a lot of chemicals in the pool to make sure that whatever infection problem you have you don’t pass it on to others. Therefore, it is perfectly safe for other people to swim with you.