Yeast Infections affect many of us and can so easily be solved with a good over the counter treatment.
If you are affected then you want to know how to treat the infection quickly and safely.
First of all, you need to know that yeast is present in all of us and normally doesn't present any problem.
Occasionally for various reasons, your body can develop an imbalance and an infection may occur.
This may be as a result of stress / life events or it may be following an illness or trauma.
Your diet may also be a factor in your developing an infection.
These Infections can be caused by an excess of glucose, the body's form of sugar, Yeast feeds on glucose so by increasing blood sugar or changes to the hormonal balance which regulates blood sugar, excessive yeast growth can occur.
Whatever the cause, it's not normally anything to be too worried about and can usually be treated easily.
Different types of yeast infections · Genital infections, vaginal and vulva  infections.
· Gastrointestinal infections, including oral infections and intestinal infections · Skin infections, including intertrigo, diaper / nappy rash · Systemic infections, affecting those with severely weakened immune systems such as AIDS patients.
All of the above, may present as acute, chronic and/or recurring infections.
Genital yeast infections It's estimated that around 80% of women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at some point during their lives.
These can range in severity but symptoms usually include: · itching around the vagina · redness and irritation of the labia (the skin surrounding the vagina) · burning during urination · pain during sexual intercourse · a thick white discharge from the vagina Gastrointestinal and Oral yeast infections Symptoms include: Heartburn, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
An Oral Yeast Infection of the mouth and throat is caused by the fungus Candida albicans and referred to as thrush.
Skin yeast infections These infections commonly occur in moist warm areas of the body, such as the underarms.
Under normal conditions the skin is able to protect against a yeast infection but if damaged through cuts or sores the yeast organism can easily penetrate the skin and lead to infection.
Adults can have infections develop under the breasts, the lower abdomen and beneath other skin folds.
Yeast infections can also affect the finger and toenails.
Systemic yeast infections In persons with weakened immune systems, candidal infections can be painful and damaging to the internal organs.
This condition is very common in AIDS sufferers with around 85% developing esophagitis in their upper gastrointestinal systems.
This infection is similar to thrush but extends further down the mouth and esophagus and into the stomach.
Candida esophagitis can result in painful ulcers, making swallowing very painful.
Dehydration will often occur in people affected with this condition.
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