Candida or yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans and more commonly occur in the vagina of women. It can also happen in the mouth, under skin folds and anywhere else it is moist and warm, and it is not just limited to women, men can get it too as can children.
If an oral infection happens it is usually referred to as Thrush, and this is a common infection that babies can get. Symptoms are white patches in the mouth and possibly down the throat. Adults can get Thrush too but in them it is more painful and less common. Men do not get yeast infections as commonly as women, but can get penile yeast infection.
Usual symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include soreness, redness, and a terrible itching. It must not be ignored, it will not just go away if you ignore it. It will get worse, possibly become a chronic infection which has nasty symptoms and can even lead to death. Treating it quickly is the key.
Candida Albicans over grow when the opportunity presents itself and a trigger occurs that leads to an imbalance in the body. Examples of things that can cause an imbalance are antibiotic use for prolonged periods, a weakened immune system possibly as the result of an illness, and in men, sex with female partners who have a vaginal infection can lead to a penile infection if it is unprotected.
There are several treatment options, and they come in several forms. Creams, suppositories, pills can be bought from a pharmacy over the counter, or if you need stronger medication, can be prescribed by a doctor. If you prefer to avoid medicated options or are finding them ineffective you can also look at natural remedies. Garlic, yogurt, tea tree oil and curd are all possible natural treatments that women have tried and claimed to have success with.
A lot of women get very embarrassed and even experience shame about having a vaginal yeast infection, when in fact it is a very common problem. Act quickly to treat it so you can get on with your life and be sure to deal with the root cause rather than just using a cream on it, as if you do not deal with what caused it, it is likely to become a recurring infection.
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