Candida Albicans Stir Up Yeast Infections in Men and Women.
Men, women, children, the elderly, almost anyone can contract a yeast infection. Most times yeast infections are only associated with women but yeast, particularly Candida yeast, are found on the skin of every human being. When conditions on or in your body change to Candida’s ideal growing environment, the population of Candida increases in that area and you get a yeast infection. Yeast particularly like warm and moist areas to live, so areas like the mouth and inside your body are ideal yeast environments. Vaginal yeast infections, nail bed infections, skin infections, diaper rash and mouth and throat infections are the most common types of yeast infections.
For women, yeast infections are associated with the vaginal area as this area has ideal conditions for yeast growth. A vaginal yeast infection is associated with burning, itching and discharge. There are many causes of vaginal yeast infections for women that can be traced to menstruation, antibiotics, pregnancy, sperm, diabetes, steroids and birth control. All of these factors cause your vaginal are to change which in turn can promote Candida growth resulting in a yeast infection.
If your immune system is compromised or weak then you may be more prone to yeast infections. Yeast infections with a weak immune system are particularly dangerous as if they are left untreated can result in death. The yeast infection can occur in any part of your body but is easily contracted in your blood, kidneys, eyes and heart. You can also get a yeast infection in your liver, spleen and brain. If you have undergone treatment for cancer, or AIDS then you should be careful of getting a yeast infection as the possibility of getting one greatly increases.
Systemic illness from yeast infections mainly develop in about 15% of those that have weakened immune systems. The yeast can access your blood stream from cuts and needle punctures from shots, catheters and IV drips. Candida can survive in your blood stream because your medical treatment would have killed the bacteria that would control Candida, so your body no longer has a natural defense to the yeast.
Mouth and throat yeast infections, also called thrush, can be particularly painful and may even result in dehydration, as the individual finds it too painful to eat or drink. Thrush is associated with white patches in your mouth and throat that may bleed when scratched or scrapped off. Thrush can only be treated with prescription medicine so see your doctor at the first signs of symptoms.
Skin yeast infections are usually associated with diapers and skin folds. The skin environment changes from being dry and exposed to being covered and moist causing an ideal are for yeast to grow. Skin infections will have a red, flat rash with scalloped edges. It is important to use baby powder and other forms of treatment to prevent any skin infections to occur as they can be painful and very itchy.
There are three types of treatment for yeast infections, over the counter medication, holistic healing treatment and prescription medication. The type of treatment you need, will depend on the type of yeast infection you have, although natural remedies have proven to very beneficial. Also if you find that the over the counter medication isn’t working or that your yeast infection is recurring you may need more effective treatment that only a doctor can prescribe.
Those with weakened immune systems need to keep close watch of any symptoms particularly if they are already undergoing treatment for a yeast infection. You need to be vigilant and frequently consult your doctor to monitor your progress and stop any major issues from occurring.
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