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Yeast infections (also called candida or candidiasis) can take many forms. These infections occur most often where a moist environment encourages fungal growth. Regions of the body most susceptible to yeast infections include the mouth, the webs of fingers and toes, genitals, nails and toe nails, and skin folds.
There are several types of yeast infection:
::: Oral thrush occurs in the mouth and throat, and is usually painless. Infants, young children and the elderly get the most often, but people of all ages can be affected.
::: Candida is a vaginal yeast infection. It occurs primarily during pregnancy or during treatment with antibiotics.
::: Balanitis is an infection of the penis. It is not common, but it is very irritating.
::: Intertrigo occurs mainly in the large skin folds in obese people.
::: Systemic yeast infections usually affect people with diabetes, AIDS and other conditions. Systemic yeast infections also occur in people taking drug treatments that suppress the immune system.
::::: What causes yeast infections? :::::< Br />
A fungal organism (or yeast) called Candida albicans causes yeast infections. This organism grows in the mouth, gut and skin. This fungus is normally kept in balance by bacteria produced by your body. However, when fungal growth exceeds the body’s ability to control it, a yeast infection can develop. This usually occurs when a person is weakened by illness or upset by stress. The bacteria in our body naturally controls fungal outbreaks. However, sometimes antibiotics taken for other purposes kill the bacteria.
People whose hands are often in water (like washing dishes in restaurants, children who suck their thumb or fingers, and people whose clothing retains moisture from the body are common victims of yeast infection. Candidal dermatitis is a layer rashcaused by yeast growth in the folds of a baby’s skin.
Some conditions that promote yeast growth with high levels of sugar in the blood and urine with a low resistance to infection. Therefore, diabetics are excellent candidates for yeast infections.
intravenous tubes or urinary catheters used in hospitals have been known to introduce the fungus Candida in the blood. yeast infection in the kidneys, lungs, brain or other organs may cause serious systemic complications. This usually occurs only in people who are seriously ill or who have health problems that weaken the immune system, such as substance abuse and diabetes.
symptoms of yeast infection ::::: :::::< br />
Oral thrush symptoms include painless, white patches in the mouth.
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male symptoms include a red rash, itching, and burning at the tip of the penis.
Other symptoms of yeast infections may include fever and chills, as well as specific symptoms depending on all the organs like kidneys or liver, which can become affected.
::::: How to prevent yeast infections :::::< br />
Even if you can not always avoid yeast infections, you can reduce your risk of contracting a yeast infection by observing the following suggestions:
::: 1::: underwear worn with a cotton panel at inseam.
::: 2::: Do not wear tight shorts and pants.
::: 3: :: If you wear nylon tights, chose a style that has a cotton panel at the crotch.
::: 4::: If your clothes are wet or wet, change into dry clothes as quickly as possible.
::: 5::: Do not use scented tampons, scented powders, douches, sprays or feminine deoderant .
::: 6::: After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to reduce the spread of bacteria.
::: 7::: If you are diabetic, you can reduce your risk of yeast infections by monitoring your blood sugar in the blood.
::: 8::: It has been suggested that yogurt containing live cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus eating may help prevent yeast infections.
::: 9::: Consider a type of preventive antifungal therapy at the beginning and the end of antibiotics.
::: 10::: Eat a healthy diet with reduced sugar intake and make a point to manage your daily stress.
Ok, so in this brief overview of yeast infection, we discussed what they are and what the causes, We reviewed the symptoms and we took a look at how to prevent yeast infections. But… What if you already have a yeast infection and you try to get rid of?
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