Yeast Infection Symptoms
and Candidas Cures

Yeast infection symptoms are different from urinary tract infections. Women experience vaginal itching, discharge, painful intercourse, painful urination and vaginal burning. Men deal with penile burning, discharge, and red rashes. Yeast diaper rash can develop in a baby if the diaper area presents an environment for yeast to grow. All forms of yeast infections stem from Candida albicans.

Common symptoms amongst women, men, and babies are redness, irritation, and itching.

Yeast Infection Definition: fungal infection that ranges from superficial (less severe) to systemic (life-threatening). click here for information on systemic yeast infections

Women

In most cases, when a woman experiences an infection there's a milky white almost cottage cheese discharge accompanied by a relentless intense vaginal itching or burning of the vagina (itchy vulva). Inflammation of the vagina (Vaginitis) may also be present and the area may become red due to constant scratching for relief. Certain food cravings such as chocolate cravings and sweet cravings are common in women with symptoms of yeast infections.

It's important to note that while a majority of women who treat themselves for what they believe to be a yeast infection actually have either a mixed-type infection or bacterial vaginosis where there is a bacterial flora imbalance and should not be confused with a yeast infection. For this reason, it's advisable to see a gynecologist, naturopathic physician, or a doctor that specializes in alternative medicine for a more accurate diagnosis. Find out about home remedies for yeast infections here.

Men

In men, balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Similar to female symptoms of yeast infection, men can also experience symptoms such as sweet cravings, itching, discharge, patchy red sores near the tip of the penis, and discomfort.

If these symptoms are present, they should be evaluated by a physician to diagnose what the true problem is. It's possible the redness and itching could be due to a different condition with similar signs of a yeast infection. Some people believe uncircumcised men are more at risk for balanitis inflammation.

The good news is, there are certain things that can be done to heal this irritating and often painful condition. Maintaining good hygiene and eating a more nutritious diet are critical factors in healing balantis. Avoiding alcoholic beverages, soaps that irritate the skin, and staying away from foods with sugar are important. There are also medications or creams that a doctor will most likely prescribe if the discomfort does not go away. Find information about male yeast infection treatment here.

Immunodeficiency

In immunocompromised persons, yeast infection symptoms are more severe and more frequent than HIV-negative persons. HIV-positive infections occur in a very localized section of the skin or mucosal membranes, including the oral cavity (thrush), the pharynx or esophagus, the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary bladder, or the genitalia (vagina, penis).

Babies

Babies with yeast infection symptoms show signs of thrush in the mouth. Thrush is visible on the tongue as there will be white patches which will not easily scrape off. The tongue may bleed if the white coating is removed as thrush is sometimes confused with milk residue. A baby with thrush symptoms may be more irritable at the breast if breast feeding. Find information about baby yeast infection here.

If you're experiencing yeast infection symptoms right now there's good news! You can start taking natural herbs/oils like Pau D'Arco Bark, oil of oregano, and coconut oil to stop the overgrowth from getting out of control. You can also take a Candida spit test.

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