Internal and external yeast infection
Known as yeast infection in the scientific community, yeast creates a white substance like cottage cheese and causes a lot of pain and discomfort to those who suffer from it.
If left untreated, the infection can affect a person’s immune system and create conditions conducive to serious, life-threatening illnesses over time. The following 10 symptoms should get your attention and cause you to seek a diagnosis.
Most of these symptoms will have to do with external parts of the body. I have included some that will also affect the internal parts of an individual.
1. Yeast bacteria usually grow first in damp, wet areas. Then it makes the affected part very itchy. The problem is that the affected areas can be the mouth or vagina, which makes scratching a very difficult proposition. Red, itchy rashes will also appear on the skin.
2. Once infected, you will generally feel a burning sensation and the area will be tender to the touch. Blisters and itching are not always present, but you may feel numbness or a tingling sensation.
3. Having this condition can cause increased sensitivity to chemicals. These chemicals can be in the form of antibiotics, sugars, or processed foods (refined carbohydrates).
4. Other conditions that you may start to feel are an imbalance in physical and mental coordination. Moving normally becomes difficult, there is a tendency to become lazy, concentrating becomes a chore. Then there are the increasing mood swings and negative emotions that start to appear.
5. You may notice a white mucous discharge from the genitals or digestive system. Whitish spots may appear in the mouth. Both conditions can look alike and have a shipment like bread, light cheese, or beer.
6. Gastrointestinal cadidiasis affects the digestive system. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps are symptoms that can occur. Sometimes at the same time. Another possible problem is irritable bowel syndrome that affects bowel movement.
7. Generally, women suffer the most from genitourinary cadidiasis, although men can also suffer from it. Sex is not the only way to get this condition. Coming into contact with an infected person through contact or sharing food and liquids can transmit the infection. When it comes to sexual intercourse, participating in this activity while infected can be very painful. Also, urination becomes more urgent. Men can suffer from protatitis, while women can have difficult menstrual cramps.
8. Sometimes the cause of dry mouth is oral yeast infection. Symptoms are cracks in the tongue and bleeding gums. The corners of the mouth can be affected by fissures.
9. Shortness of breath, persistent cough, wheezing are symptoms of respiratory cadidiasis. Pain and tension in the chest are also indications of this.
10. The white area of the eye (sclera) is covered by a membrane called the conjunctiva that can become inflamed or irritated. One concern with yeast infection as it relates to the eye is that the retina (the part of the eye that captures the image) will try to defend itself against bacteria by storing pus in an area of inflamed tissue.
which could permanently damage the person’s eyesight.
Although you now know ten reasons for possible yeast infections, sometimes the symptoms may not appear. Or you may think that your symptoms are based on another illness you had. Always see your doctor if you feel sick but can’t figure out what’s going on. It is always best to prevent than to cure.