Do You Have a Yeast Infection? 10 Signs to Watch Out For

Often causing great discomfort in sufferers, Candida or Cadidiasis, commonly known as a yeast infection, can result in a white or whitish discharge. Serious diseases that result in the weakening of a person’s immune system, but that can also be life-threatening in the long run, may occur if this condition is left undiagnosed. The following 10 signs will alert you to the possible presence of a yeast infection.

No matter which kind of Candida may afflict a person, there are, first of all, five general symptoms that occur as a group that you need to be aware of.

1) There is a severe itch at the site of infection. The mouth or vagina, where scratching is next to impossible, are two typical locations where yeast infections prefer to grow. More pronounced in skin patches with hair growing on them, human skin affected by yeast infection will have red rashes.

2) The affected body part is sore to the touch or feels like it burns, on the one hand. Blisters or itchiness may not necessarily occur. The affected body part can also feel tingly or numb, on the other hand. The part is still prone to yeast infection, however, despite the lack of sensation.

3) There is a heightening of sensitivity to certain chemicals. Yeast, as well as sugar, refined carbohydrates found in most processed foods, and antibiotic formulas are common triggers.

4) Also affected are physical and mental coordination. It is difficult for some sufferers to move the way they want or keep their balance. Through no fault of their own, they often become lazy and are unable to focus on tasks. Other indicators are heightened, negative emotions and mood swings.

5) A white or whitish, mucous discharge will occur in the digestive system and genitalia. White or whitish patches will occur in the mouth. Though the smell is often associated with beer, both the patches and the discharge have the consistency and smell of bread or light cheese.

Discussed below are five symptoms that are specific to the body parts Candida affects.

1) Gastrointestinal Candida upsets the digestive system. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and at times both, as well as stomach bloating with constipation can occur with this type of Candida. Because yeast infection results in a condition called irritable bowel syndrome, bowel movement is not spared either.

2) Genitourinary candidiasis primarily affects women. And despite the fact that sexual intercourse is often not the cause (although it can be), men are susceptible as well. Yeast infection sufferers experience painful intercourse, as well as the need to urinate more often. Men may have prostatitis while women experience unusual menstrual cramps.

3) Dryness inside the mouth is a symptom of oral candidiasis. Bleeding gums and a cracked tongue can occur. At the corners of the mouth, fissures appear AND IT can be difficult to swallow.

4) Wheezing, shortness of breath and persistent coughing can manifest in respiratory Candida. A constantly tight or painful chest is an additional indicator.

5) Chronic irritation and inflammation of the eye and the mucous that covers the white of the eye (the conjunctivae) are caused by Candida. The collection of pus inside an inflamed tissue pocket occurs as the retina (the nerve-ended part of the eye which captures images for the brain) attempts to defend itself. The sufferer’s eyesight can be permanently damaged as a result.

The last symptom, unfortunately, is that you may suffer no symptoms at all, despite the fact that you can now identify 10 signs that you might have a yeast infection, so be cautious. Another possibility is that you will have symptoms associated with other diseases.

Be sure to check into whether it is a yeast infection if you feel like something is wrong but can’t put a finger on it . To find out a lot more about yeast infections and how to get rid of them, download my free guide from the box at the top right. Cindy Armstrong