Although most people at some point in their lives will suffer or have suffered from some kind of yeast infection, the yeast infection causes are something that is not widely known. Hopefully this article will give the information required so that more people can use this knowledge to prevent the yeast infection from happening in the first place, and for those who have already suffered the reasons as to why.
The reason most yeast infections happen is down to the PH in the body being thrown off its usual course. It can also be caused by some medications, this is because as well as killing off the bacteria they have been designed to do they also kill off the good bacteria that keeps the candida in balance. The candida not being in balance is what can cause the infection in the first place.
The most common occurrence of yeast infections is known as thrush of the genitalia, although what many people are not aware of is that it can happen on other parts of the body also, pretty much anywhere that can get damp for many different reasons. It happens commonly between areas such as the toes as well as the fingers. This is because such areas can be exposed to heat, and are not getting air through to them. Also soaps and other cleaning products can cause the same affect and discomfort.
Yeast infections of the vagina and penis are NOT an STD. The yeast infection however which is known mainly by the name thrush can be spread by sexual intercourse but it is not necessarily the cause of the infection. It can occur in anyone no matter what age sex or whether they are or are not sexually active.
The symptoms of genital thrush include burning after you have urinated or after intercourse. There can also be itching in the area as well as a discharge which can be foul smelling as it would be in the case of some STD's.
Some newborns are born with thrush in their mouths and other areas, and it can be spread to mother if she is breast feeding or to others if they put their fingers into baby's mouth or other areas of their body. If the infection is spread to the breast the nipple may become sore and itchy in the surrounding area. If in the mouth you will notice white spots on the tongue as well as a possible white coating and can affect food tastes. It can also spread to the throat which can be extremely uncomfortable for children and adults alike.
Some people after having one bout of a yeast infection continue to have others for some time after. This is nothing to worry about as there are lots of over the counter creams, pills and pessaries available over the counter to get rid of the symptoms.
As a wise man once said prevention is better than cure. Although there is no way of preventing it from ever happening you can take preventative measures to try and stop it from happening again, or the severity of symptoms may increase.
Wearing underwear that is made from cotton will allow your skin to breathe more than other materials, and loose clothing will also give the same effect. Avoiding soaps and washing products will also help to keep the balance of the PH. You must ensure that when areas of the body become wet whether through washing, swimming or sweating that you dry the area as soon as possible. In those harder to get to body parts you may wish to use a cotton bud to dry the area thoroughly.
To stop the infection being spread you need to make sure you do not share towels, and ensure that underwear is washed each day, douching is not a good idea as this can take away natural oils that are naturally present in the vagina and cause imbalances further which lead to thrush.
Never allow yourself to suffer because you feel embarrassed because you are not alone and the symptoms are not easy to get rid of on your own without medical intervention. You can get medicine over the counter or you can visit your health professional. If you do have a thrush problem that keeps coming back, go and see your GP as there is help available.
The reason most yeast infections happen is down to the PH in the body being thrown off its usual course. It can also be caused by some medications, this is because as well as killing off the bacteria they have been designed to do they also kill off the good bacteria that keeps the candida in balance. The candida not being in balance is what can cause the infection in the first place.
The most common occurrence of yeast infections is known as thrush of the genitalia, although what many people are not aware of is that it can happen on other parts of the body also, pretty much anywhere that can get damp for many different reasons. It happens commonly between areas such as the toes as well as the fingers. This is because such areas can be exposed to heat, and are not getting air through to them. Also soaps and other cleaning products can cause the same affect and discomfort.
Yeast infections of the vagina and penis are NOT an STD. The yeast infection however which is known mainly by the name thrush can be spread by sexual intercourse but it is not necessarily the cause of the infection. It can occur in anyone no matter what age sex or whether they are or are not sexually active.
The symptoms of genital thrush include burning after you have urinated or after intercourse. There can also be itching in the area as well as a discharge which can be foul smelling as it would be in the case of some STD's.
Some newborns are born with thrush in their mouths and other areas, and it can be spread to mother if she is breast feeding or to others if they put their fingers into baby's mouth or other areas of their body. If the infection is spread to the breast the nipple may become sore and itchy in the surrounding area. If in the mouth you will notice white spots on the tongue as well as a possible white coating and can affect food tastes. It can also spread to the throat which can be extremely uncomfortable for children and adults alike.
Some people after having one bout of a yeast infection continue to have others for some time after. This is nothing to worry about as there are lots of over the counter creams, pills and pessaries available over the counter to get rid of the symptoms.
As a wise man once said prevention is better than cure. Although there is no way of preventing it from ever happening you can take preventative measures to try and stop it from happening again, or the severity of symptoms may increase.
Wearing underwear that is made from cotton will allow your skin to breathe more than other materials, and loose clothing will also give the same effect. Avoiding soaps and washing products will also help to keep the balance of the PH. You must ensure that when areas of the body become wet whether through washing, swimming or sweating that you dry the area as soon as possible. In those harder to get to body parts you may wish to use a cotton bud to dry the area thoroughly.
To stop the infection being spread you need to make sure you do not share towels, and ensure that underwear is washed each day, douching is not a good idea as this can take away natural oils that are naturally present in the vagina and cause imbalances further which lead to thrush.
Never allow yourself to suffer because you feel embarrassed because you are not alone and the symptoms are not easy to get rid of on your own without medical intervention. You can get medicine over the counter or you can visit your health professional. If you do have a thrush problem that keeps coming back, go and see your GP as there is help available.
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