Identifying Candida and Chronic Yeast Infections
Have you ever experienced vaginal discomfort? Candida and yeast infections are caused by a bacteria imbalance, which can be cultivated by a particularly sugary diet or overuse of antibiotics. In women, the typical symptoms include pain and burning in or around the vaginal area. In particular, yeast infections are often accompanied by an itching sensation, redness, pain while urinating, and a thick, white cheesy discharge. Sometimes an odor accompanies the discharge as well. However, only 80% of women who are diagnosed with yeast infections experience the discharge. Intercourse is often painful for patients who have contracted Candida or a yeast infection.
Candida can also be accompanied by a variety of symptoms which can extend beyond the vaginal area. Although Candida is also accompanied by vaginal itchiness, redness, and burning, symptoms may affect other areas of the body as well. Other body openings such as the mouth or nose can also become infected. Yeast infections gravitate to warm, moist places. In later stages, Candida may affect internal areas causing headaches, migraines, moodiness, and cloudiness of the mind, including memory inefficiencies. Digestive disorders and irregular bowel movements or diarrhea are also common symptoms. Exhaustion and muscle pain is another sign of Candida. The bacterial imbalance can also cause changes affecting the physical appearance of the patient such as pimples, rashes, or thrush. The patient may also become allergic to a wide variety of items and experience increased susceptibly for contracting other infections such as bronchitis.
Although yeast infections and Candida are more commonly associated with women, they can be contracted by both genders. Men may experience symptoms such as burning or inflammation while urinating or during sex. Blistering and burning can form around the penis and general itchiness can occur. Men can also experience a discharge.
Many symptoms associated with Candida and yeast infections are also prevalent in more serious diseases such as diabetes or AIDS. In addition, symptoms can vary from person to person so it is important to obtain a competent diagnosis before commencing treatment.
