Yeast is a fungus. Yes that’s something you should know
about. Why? Well, because knowledge is part of finding a solution to your
problems. The truth is, vaginal infections do vary. Despite some inherent
similarities, there are different causes of the infection and each one may
require specific kinds of treatment. If you don’t know which one is which, you
might end up applying a different treatment which may cause more hard that good
I bet. Yeast infection symptoms don’t have much unique characteristics which
would allow you to distinguish. Of course, we do encourage that you have your
doctor examine your condition to get more accurate diagnosis and thus a more
effective treatment.
Yeast, or Candida as it is known scientifically, are present
on any normal human skin. Also, moist areas like the mouth and more
specifically you vagina, are common places where yeast can grow. Do not be
alarmed. According to studies, a large number of women carry yeast in their
vaginal area. In fact it is said that almost 50% of women have yeast. So, if it
is normal why the infection? There are actually several reasons, one of which
is when there is an excess presence of yeast in the area. Another one is when
new yeast materials are placed into the same area.
Some other reasons include taking oral contraceptives,
diabetes mellitus, use of vaginal sprays like perfume and even hygiene sprays
for women.
There are several tell tale signs that you might have some
infection in your sensitive parts. But like what have been mentioned earlier,
the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection have a number of similarities with
symptoms of other infections
The first sign of possible yeast infection is experiencing
itchiness in that region. There may be several other conditions where itchiness
is the primary indication. That may be, but combining itchiness with the
following other symptoms would help you narrow down your list of culprits and
eventually identify the disorder as yeast infection. Other symptoms include
burning, and soreness. A good indication also would be if pain is being
experienced during intercourse.
Sometimes, pain is also felt during urination. You might
want to have yourself checked since pain should never be ignored. If you feel
pain, and this applies to all parts of your body, consult your doctor quickly.
The matter might be worse than you earlier thought it was.
Also, the presence of vaginal discharge may be a good
indication as well. Take note, however, that vaginal discharge is not always
observed in women with yeast infections. Nevertheless, it is something that you
should take note of. The discharge is often odorless and has a whitish color.
The appearance and texture is similar to, pardon the comparison, to cottage
cheese. Vulvodynia is the term used to describe the pain experienced in the
vulvar area.
After knowing the symptoms and, of course, proper consultations
from your doctor, hopefully your yeast infections might have been cured
completely. There are times, however, when yeast infection occurs with the same
women. An estimated size of 5% will experience problems of recurring yeast
infections. The reasons why yeast infections recur may be due to more
underlying medical conditions that you have.
For the most part, it would be best to observe closely your
health and the various yeast infection symptoms to get to know what steps you
would need to undertake next.
Examining Yeast Infection Causes
Candidiasis is the scientific name for yeast infection. Yeast is everywhere in our bodies
particularly in our mouths, abdomen, under arms, nail beds or any part of our
body that has skin folds. For women,
yeast can usually be found under the breasts and the vagina. But if the yeast in our bodies reach more
than the normal levels, that’s when yeast infection strikes. Yeast infection causes our bodies to produce
too much yeast and is triggered by a fungus called Candida Albicans. This fungus likes to thrive in moist areas of
our bodies. The most common symptom of
yeast infection is severe itching in the affected area.
Common Yeast Infections
Yeast infection can happen to anyone. In fact, it affects men, women and even
children. The most common types if yeast infection are, vaginal yeast
infections, thrush, diaper rashes and nail bed infections.
Vaginal Yeast Infection
The most frequent yeast infection in women is vaginal yeast
infection when there is abnormal growth of yeast in the vagina that causes
vaginal burning, itching and discharge. This type of infection is usually
caused by taking antibiotics and steroids but it can also be prompted by
pregnancy, sperm, diabetes and taking birth control pills. Vaginal yeast infection happens more to women
after menopause.
The first symptom of vaginal yeast infection is noticing a
white cheesy discharge from the vagina that causes the area to itch. Experiencing pain during sexual intercourse
and urination is another symptom.
Thrush
Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth. Thrush can occur to people who take
anti-inflammatory medicines, antibiotics or birth control pills. A person is likely to get thrush if they are
a smoker or wear dentures that are either too loose or too tight. Mothers can also get thrush from their babies
through breastfeeding.
An indication that of thrush infection seeing white creamy
cuts that appear slightly raised anywhere in the mouth. These cuts can sting especially if they are
scratched off. Other symptoms of thrush
include having trouble swallowing and fever especially if the infection has
spread to the throat
Diaper Rash
Diaper rashes can also be caused by yeast infection and it
happens to babies not older than two years old and to adults who use
diapers. Since the candida fungus
thrives in moist places, it’s not uncommon that it would infect the area where
the diaper meets the skin. Diaper rashes
appear as bright red splotches in the skin and it can occur after taking
antibiotics.
It’s easy to spot a diaper rash. The irritated area of a
diaper rash can spread all over a baby’s bottom, their genitalia or in specific
areas. It can also appear in the folds
of the skin.
Nail bed Infections
Yeast infection can also occur on the skin under the
nails. Aside from the common causes of
yeast infection, nail bed infections also happen when the hands are exposed to
water frequently or when a manicure had been badly done.
Nail bed infections are painful and the area around the nail
will appear red and swollen. The worst
kind of nail infection can cause the fingernail to separate from the skin so
that the nail bed turns into an ugly shade of yellow or white.
Yeast infection is a treatable disease and it goes away
without any complications. These common
types of yeast infections get cleared up in one to two weeks. The best defense against yeast infection
causes is having a strong immune system that will protect you from the
recurrence of the disease.
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