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Oral Yeast Infection

November 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Oral yeast infection or thrush is caused by a naturally occurring organism called . Thick lacy white patches are formed inside mouth on tongue and palate. These patches bleed and are extremely painful while eating. Sometimes infected tongue becomes red without upper white coating and causes severe irritation, itching and burning while eating and chewing. 

This kind of infection can occur in people of all ages including new born babies and adults. People suffering with endocrine disorders like diabetes or hypothyroidism and poor immune system run higher risk of getting infected with oral yeast infection. In infants this can cause serious dehydration as babies refuse to feed due to thrush. 

Oral yeast infection can spread through oral sex with infected partner and by sharing tooth brush, mouth cleaners etc. Over use of steroids weakens immune system and makes body susceptible for several different kinds of infections and disorders. Other factors such as stress and lack of proper sleep are also found to be causes of oral yeast infections. 

Oral yeast infection can also occur in women. Women on fertility treatments and/or disturbed hormonal balances due to birth control pills or pregnancy run a higher risk of getting infected. Oral yeast infection can also transmit to mother from infant if she is feeding infected baby. Consuming excess or milk can also cause yeast infections. 

There are several medicated creams and drugs are available over the counter to treat oral yeast infection. But before you try of these you must first make sure you really suffering with yeast infection. Consulting and getting yourself diagnosed properly in lab by a professional medical practitioner is critically important. As most of the symptoms of yeast infection are nonspecific. Sometimes this thrush like symptoms could also be starting signs of cancer. So it is in your best interest to consult a doctor as soon you notice any such symptoms. 

There are several natural remedies which you can very effectively with out fearing for any side effects. Natural remedies like garlic, tea tree oil, neem leaves and yogurt are time and again tried by many people suffering with yeast infections. These remedies not help you get rid of yeast infection but provide you a preventive shelter for long.

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

November 26, 2010 By 2 Comments

When a kind of naturally occurring fungus called candida or yeast in our body multiply abnormally and over grows in large numbers they cause infections. They mostly occur in moist parts of body like mouth, armpits etc but most common place for yeast infection is vagina in women. The warm, moist environment of vagina provides them ideal conditions to inhabit and grow rapidly in vagina. 

Almost every woman suffers with yeast infection at least once in her life time. infection is common in child bearing ages. Women are more susceptible of vaginal yeast infections during pregnancy due to several hormonal changes taking place in her body. Also after menopause when estrogen levels decreases and vagina becomes less acidic vagina becomes more susceptible to such infections. 

Common symptoms of vaginal yeast infections are: itching and burning sensations in vagina, swelling and soreness on vulva, pain during intercourse and urination and in some cases a whitish cottage like discharge. 

As all of the symptoms of yeast infection are nonspecific, often women misdiagnose themselves. Almost 70% of women treating themselves for vaginal infection are actually not having any yeast infection. Consuming anti-bacterial drugs for long under such circumstances can be dangerous as actual problem remains untreated. Also patient may develop drug-resistance for these antibiotics. 

To keep yourself away from avoid eating red meat, junk foods and fermented products that contain yeast. Avoid excess coffee, alcohol and dairy products. Try to wear cotton loose clothing and avoid tight clothes that inhibit free air flow to skin. Always keep your genital area clean and dry. Do not use scented sprays, perfumes and lotions that can aggravate yeast growth. Never share bathing tub or swimming pools with infected people. 

Probably the best treatment for vaginal yeast infection is by identifying the actual cause and eradicating it. By educating yourself with possible causes of yeast infections and by making minor changes to your life styles you can keep yeast infections miles away from your body.

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Skin Yeast Infection

November 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Candidiasis or yeast infection is one of the most common skin infections in human body.  It caused by a fungal organism called Candida albicans. They naturally occur in warm, moist and dark parts of skin like vagina, mouth, armpits and under penile foreskin. There are different types of skin yeast infections depending on which part of skin it is infecting. Most common among them are vaginal yeast infection and oral yeast infections. 

It can occur in males and females of all ages. But pregnant women and women who attained menopause are more susceptible of getting infected. Several hormonal changes and estrogen imbalances increases risk of these women to get infected with different forms of skin yeast infection. 

Skin yeast infection can even occur in babies. Outer layers of skin in diaper areas and mouth are typical parts which get infected in babies. Adult males usually get infected on penis due to sexual intercourse with vaginal yeast infected woman. Skin yeast infection spread with physical contact and by sharing pool, bath tub, towel and other utensils with infected person. Wearing , thongs etc which do not allow skin to breath also provide ideal environment for yeast to grow and multiply rapidly. 

Common symptoms of skin yeast infection are itching, burning, irritability, rashes, pain and discharge. All symptoms of yeast infections are nonspecific so symptoms alone cannot confirm yeast infection. Doctors perform certain lab tests before confirming candida infection. Most common problem related with skin yeast infection is self diagnosis. Studies show that almost 70% of women who treat themselves with yeast infection are actuall y not having yeast infection. 

There are several good medicated topical creams and drugs are available these days to cure different forms of skin yeast infections. But make sure you consult your doctor before trying any of these over the counter medicines especially if you are pregnant. Most of the anti fungal and antibacterial creams and drugs come with some or the other side effects.

Many people also preferring natural yeast infection remedies like garlic, oil, neem leaves and yogurt. These natural remedies do not show any side effect and cure skin yeast infection effectively. Best way to keep skin yeast infection away from your body is by making changes in your lifestyles and staying away from factors that contribute to yeast infection.

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Male Yeast Infection

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Male yeast infection also known as penile yeast infection is a fungal infection caused by candida albicana fungus. Most of the time men get yeast infection due to unsafe sex with yeast infected woman. During intercourse yeast from vagina of woman can move up to urethra of male and inhabit prostate glands by traveling all through urethral canal. Where it can grow and multiply causing all sorts of prostate troubles and infections. 

Apart from other causes of male yeast infection are wearing tight clothes, sharing pool, bath tub etc with infected person, consuming excessive coffee, alcohol, red meat and junk foods. Eating processed foods containing yeast fermented products is also found to provide growth of yeast in body. 

Some of the common male yeast infection symptoms are: 

  • Pain during intercourse.
  • Feeling like burning during urination.
  • Rashes over penis shaft or tip.
  • Swelling, tenderness and pain on infected area of penis.
  • In some cases a discharge is also reported.

But even if you notice any of these infections you cannot be sure that you are suffering with yeast infection. If you notice all these symptoms are nonspecific and there could be different reasons other than yeast infection for suffering with these symptoms. So it is in your best interest to consult a doctor and go for professional diagnosis for yeast infection.

There are several over the counter medications available for treating yeast infection. Creams and drugs used for vaginal yeast infection are also effective for treating penile yeast infection. But you should be aware of side effects these drugs and creams could cause to you.

You may also consider using natural remedies for yeast infection as they are side effect free and extremely effective. Natural remedies like garlic, , neem leaves and yogurt not only help you in getting rid of male yeast infection but these remedies can also provide you a preventive shelter from rebounding of yeast infection.

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Yeast Infection Pregnancy

November 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Several hormonal changes take place in every woman’s body during pregnancy. These changes increase the risk of getting infected by yeast infection. The drastic hormonal imbalances created in body during pregnancy play a major role in allowing yeast to produce Candida and other bacteria which can attack and infect body in several ways. 

Candida albicana survive, grow and multiply rapidly in humid, moist and dark places of body like vagina, mouth, armpits, toes etc. Candida albicana are naturally occurring organisms which are found in vagina in small numbers under normal conditions also. But during pregnancy, the hormonal changes trigger them to grow exponentially in large numbers. They almost take over the place and throw away other good bacteria which help in keeping check on infection. 

Another major factor which contributes in yeast infection during pregnancy is weakened immune system. To allow fetus to grow normally body immune system of mother is weakens its grip a bit. This on the other hand helps yeast to grow and cause infections. It is for this reason that many women report during pregnancy. 

Yeast infection in pregnancy is quite common in all parts of worlds. Many women tend to treat yeast infections by themselves with some over the counter creams and drugs. This can be very dangerous under some circumstances. Unless your doctor confirms that you have yeast infection do not ever try to self medicate yourself. By self medication you may be risking your and your baby’s life. 

If you are having active sexual life during pregnancy, make sure your partner is aware about any yeast infection you may having. Unsafe sex with yeast infected lady can harm her partner. or male yeast infection is caused due to sexual intercourse with vaginal yeast infected woman. 

Even after delivery, if you are breast feeding your baby you must keep a close check on your yeast infection. Milk is an ideal medium for yeast growth and transfer. Baby may get infected with yeast due the milk he is consuming from your breast. Take care of your over all health and make sure you keep yeast infection away from your body.

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