All symptoms of yeast infections are caused by the yeast species, Candida. Candida is naturally found living on your skin, in your digestive tract and mucus membranes. As long as you are healthy and your G.I. tract is in balance, then the yeast is kept in check. However, when something happens and your G.I. tract goes out of balance, then the yeast can grow to large numbers and cause an infection.

The most common areas for symptoms of yeast infection are in warm, moist areas such as in the mouth, genitals, behind the knees and elbows, in the underarms and in skin folds. Babies tend to get symptoms of yeast infection in the mouth and in the diaper area. The most common types of yeast infections include diaper rash, thrush, vaginal yeast infections and nail bed infections. Men have the same chance of developing a yeast infection as women.

As you get older you have a greater chance of developing yeast infections because your body has a harder time remaining in balance and smaller issues will cause large changes. While most symptoms of yeast infections are not too serious, if you develop a systemic yeast infection, then this can be dangerous, as individuals with a systemic infection can develop more serious medical complications. Additionally, a recurring yeast infection that does not respond to treatment, may be a sign of a more serious health issue that is compromising your immune system.

You can develop a yeast infection when taking antibiotics because the antibiotics kill off the good bacteria that live on and in your body that regulate yeast growth. The antibiotics are actually promoting yeast growth by changing your body’s environment. Steroids and birth control can also change the body’s chemistry so that yeast infections have a greater chance of developing which is why women are more prone to developing yeast infections.

It is important to be aware of the symptoms of yeast infection so that you can begin treatment immediately. A vaginal yeast infection is associated with white vaginal discharge, burning, irritation, itching and sometimes pain during sex. If you have thrush, then you can notice white patches in your throat and mouth that are surrounded by red. You may experience pain when eating or drinking.

If you have a weakened immune system then your body cannot fight of the yeast infections, then it has the potential to spread inside your body to the different organs. Internal yeast infections are painful and have the potential to spread to the blood stream. If the yeast reaches the blood stream, then it can infect your brain and cause irreversible damage.

If you are taking over the counter medication and are not experiencing any relief then you should visit a doctor. If you are using over the counter medication and have a recurring yeast infection then you should go see a doctor immediately. Most skin yeast infections can be successfully treated with over the counter medication. A mouth yeast infection can only be treated with prescription medication.

A small amount of individuals with very severe yeast infections will need to go to the hospital for treatment. If you have thrush and have not eaten or drunk anything for a long time then you will need help, if you have a yeast infection coupled with chills, vomiting, fever or abdominal pain then you may have a kidney infection or appendicitis and will need treatment immediately.

There are many symptoms of yeast infections that both men and women can show and the best solution is to find a doctor who has a track record of successfully treating patients who have had Candida and yeast infections. Be careful, however, if your doctor wants to prescribe broad spectrum antibiotics to treat your yeast infection as this will only likely make matters worse.

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