Men, women, children, the elderly, almost anyone can contract a yeast infection. Most times yeast infections are only associated with women but yeast, particularly Candida yeast, are found on the skin of every human being. When conditions on or in your body change to Candida's ideal growing environment, the population of Candida increases in that area and you get a yeast infection. Yeast particularly like warm and moist areas to live, so areas like the mouth and inside your body are ideal yeast environments. Vaginal yeast infections, nail bed infections, skin infections, diaper rash and mouth and throat infections are the most common types of yeast infections.
Vaginal yeast infections are particularly common for women. A slight change in the vaginal area resulting from antibiotics, steroids, diabetes, birth control, pregnancy, sperm, and menstruation is enough to promote Candida growth. These types of infections are associated with itching and burning in the vaginal are as well as vaginal discharge.
Individuals most susceptible to yeast infections are those with a compromised or weak immune system. Your body cannot fight off the growing amount of yeast and ultimately without treatment can lead to death. Anyone with AIDS, undergoing cancer treatment or suffering from other auto-immune diseases have a greater chance of contracting a yeast infection. These yeast infections unlike on a healthy person will most likely attack your vital organs and can be very difficult to treat successfully.
Up to 15% of all individuals with a weakened immune system get a systemic illness from yeast infections. In this case the yeast has somehow managed to access your blood stream, wither through cell breakdown, cuts, needle punctures, catheters or IV drips. The bacteria that normally would control or kill the yeast are not present as your current medical treatment, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore your body has lost its natural defense against the yeast.
Thrush, otherwise know as an oral yeast infections is associated with have a thick, whit , lacy pattern on top of bright red patches. Scraping away the white patches may result in bleeding and quite a bit of pain. There is the danger of dehydration with thrush as it may become very painful to eat or drink.
Skin yeast infections are usually associated with diapers and skin folds. The skin environment changes from being dry and exposed to being covered and moist causing an ideal are for yeast to grow. Skin infections will have a red, flat rash with scalloped edges. It is important to use baby powder and other forms of treatment to prevent any skin infections to occur as they can be painful and very itchy.
If you try a treatment for your yeast infection and it does not go away then you should consult your doctor immediately. For women suffering a vaginal yeast infection you should see your doctor if the yeast infection is recurring or if you notice discharge that last for more than a week. Oral thrush may need a prescription and if you or your child can't take any liquid for 12 hours you should see a doctor immediately. Diaper rash and skin yeast infections can be treated with over the counter medication but natural treatments also readily exist. However if the rash doesn't clear in a week or two you should see your doctor.
If you have a weakened immune system then you should always visit your doctor. You currently have treatment for a yeast infection but nothing is happening or if the rash worsens or you start vomiting, get a fever or the chills then you need to visit your doctor immediately. These types of yeast infections can be deadly and should be taken very seriously. - 15343
Vaginal yeast infections are particularly common for women. A slight change in the vaginal area resulting from antibiotics, steroids, diabetes, birth control, pregnancy, sperm, and menstruation is enough to promote Candida growth. These types of infections are associated with itching and burning in the vaginal are as well as vaginal discharge.
Individuals most susceptible to yeast infections are those with a compromised or weak immune system. Your body cannot fight off the growing amount of yeast and ultimately without treatment can lead to death. Anyone with AIDS, undergoing cancer treatment or suffering from other auto-immune diseases have a greater chance of contracting a yeast infection. These yeast infections unlike on a healthy person will most likely attack your vital organs and can be very difficult to treat successfully.
Up to 15% of all individuals with a weakened immune system get a systemic illness from yeast infections. In this case the yeast has somehow managed to access your blood stream, wither through cell breakdown, cuts, needle punctures, catheters or IV drips. The bacteria that normally would control or kill the yeast are not present as your current medical treatment, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore your body has lost its natural defense against the yeast.
Thrush, otherwise know as an oral yeast infections is associated with have a thick, whit , lacy pattern on top of bright red patches. Scraping away the white patches may result in bleeding and quite a bit of pain. There is the danger of dehydration with thrush as it may become very painful to eat or drink.
Skin yeast infections are usually associated with diapers and skin folds. The skin environment changes from being dry and exposed to being covered and moist causing an ideal are for yeast to grow. Skin infections will have a red, flat rash with scalloped edges. It is important to use baby powder and other forms of treatment to prevent any skin infections to occur as they can be painful and very itchy.
If you try a treatment for your yeast infection and it does not go away then you should consult your doctor immediately. For women suffering a vaginal yeast infection you should see your doctor if the yeast infection is recurring or if you notice discharge that last for more than a week. Oral thrush may need a prescription and if you or your child can't take any liquid for 12 hours you should see a doctor immediately. Diaper rash and skin yeast infections can be treated with over the counter medication but natural treatments also readily exist. However if the rash doesn't clear in a week or two you should see your doctor.
If you have a weakened immune system then you should always visit your doctor. You currently have treatment for a yeast infection but nothing is happening or if the rash worsens or you start vomiting, get a fever or the chills then you need to visit your doctor immediately. These types of yeast infections can be deadly and should be taken very seriously. - 15343
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