Many people know about yeast infections or know someone who has suffered at some point in their lives, but what is not known about them is something that this article will clarify. Yeast infection causes can vary, but they are mainly caused by candida which is a bacterial organism. This can affect many different parts of the body including the mouth, the genital areas and skin folds.
The reasons yeast infections mainly occur is because the body's PH is disturbed. This can happen by taking certain drugs too, as they kill the bacteria which keep the candida balanced so that yeast infections do not occur.
Although the most common infection is thrush of the genital area there are others that people do not realize, and these can occur if the skin is in damp conditions which is why they are common in areas such as in between the toes and fingers. The reason they are so common in such areas is because of the heat exposed, and you must also be aware that certain perfumes and washing products can cause an imbalance in the genital areas.
Many people think that because the yeast infection can be spread through intercourse that they are an STD, but this is wrong. As pointed out earlier it can happen to anyone no matter their sexual history, age or whether they are male or female.
The symptoms of genital thrush include burning after you have urinated or after intercourse. There can also be itching in the area as well as a discharge which can be foul smelling as it would be in the case of some STD's.
Some newborns are born with thrush in their mouths and other areas, and it can be spread to mother if she is breast feeding or to others if they put their fingers into baby's mouth or other areas of their body. If the infection is spread to the breast the nipple may become sore and itchy in the surrounding area. If in the mouth you will notice white spots on the tongue as well as a possible white coating and can affect food tastes. It can also spread to the throat which can be extremely uncomfortable for children and adults alike.
It is not uncommon for someone who has suffered from thrush to have a bout that reoccurs. There is no reason for this - it is just one of those things and normally indicates a PH balance disruption in the affected areas. You can get medication which comes in different forms to apply to the affected area(s) and also there is medication that can be taken orally.
As a wise man once said prevention is better than cure. Although there is no way of preventing it from ever happening you can take preventative measures to try and stop it from happening again, or the severity of symptoms may increase.
If you wear loose clothing and cotton underwear, it can help to stop areas getting wet and hot which can stop such areas turning to an infection. Soaps that have perfumes should also be avoided. The best kind to use are ones that contain only natural ingredients and/or are PH balanced. You should also ensure you dry all areas as soon as possible after they have become wet whatever the reason and even applying a non perfumed talc can help to dry up excess moisture. In areas that are harder to dry using a cotton bud could help, especially in the case of a child.
You would not want the infection to spread to loved ones so to prevent this it is important that towels and flannels are not shared and that they are washed after each use. This will also stop you re-infecting yourself after the infection has cleared. You also need to avoid douching as this can strip away natural defences within the vaginal area which can cause further imbalances.
Never allow yourself to suffer because you feel embarrassed because you are not alone and the symptoms are not easy to get rid of on your own without medical intervention. You can get medicine over the counter or you can visit your health professional. If you do have a thrush problem that keeps coming back, go and see your GP as there is help available.
The reasons yeast infections mainly occur is because the body's PH is disturbed. This can happen by taking certain drugs too, as they kill the bacteria which keep the candida balanced so that yeast infections do not occur.
Although the most common infection is thrush of the genital area there are others that people do not realize, and these can occur if the skin is in damp conditions which is why they are common in areas such as in between the toes and fingers. The reason they are so common in such areas is because of the heat exposed, and you must also be aware that certain perfumes and washing products can cause an imbalance in the genital areas.
Many people think that because the yeast infection can be spread through intercourse that they are an STD, but this is wrong. As pointed out earlier it can happen to anyone no matter their sexual history, age or whether they are male or female.
The symptoms of genital thrush include burning after you have urinated or after intercourse. There can also be itching in the area as well as a discharge which can be foul smelling as it would be in the case of some STD's.
Some newborns are born with thrush in their mouths and other areas, and it can be spread to mother if she is breast feeding or to others if they put their fingers into baby's mouth or other areas of their body. If the infection is spread to the breast the nipple may become sore and itchy in the surrounding area. If in the mouth you will notice white spots on the tongue as well as a possible white coating and can affect food tastes. It can also spread to the throat which can be extremely uncomfortable for children and adults alike.
It is not uncommon for someone who has suffered from thrush to have a bout that reoccurs. There is no reason for this - it is just one of those things and normally indicates a PH balance disruption in the affected areas. You can get medication which comes in different forms to apply to the affected area(s) and also there is medication that can be taken orally.
As a wise man once said prevention is better than cure. Although there is no way of preventing it from ever happening you can take preventative measures to try and stop it from happening again, or the severity of symptoms may increase.
If you wear loose clothing and cotton underwear, it can help to stop areas getting wet and hot which can stop such areas turning to an infection. Soaps that have perfumes should also be avoided. The best kind to use are ones that contain only natural ingredients and/or are PH balanced. You should also ensure you dry all areas as soon as possible after they have become wet whatever the reason and even applying a non perfumed talc can help to dry up excess moisture. In areas that are harder to dry using a cotton bud could help, especially in the case of a child.
You would not want the infection to spread to loved ones so to prevent this it is important that towels and flannels are not shared and that they are washed after each use. This will also stop you re-infecting yourself after the infection has cleared. You also need to avoid douching as this can strip away natural defences within the vaginal area which can cause further imbalances.
Never allow yourself to suffer because you feel embarrassed because you are not alone and the symptoms are not easy to get rid of on your own without medical intervention. You can get medicine over the counter or you can visit your health professional. If you do have a thrush problem that keeps coming back, go and see your GP as there is help available.
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