Many people know about yeast infections or know someone who has suffered at some point in their lives, but what is not known about them is something that this article will clarify. Yeast infection causes can vary, but they are mainly caused by candida which is a bacterial organism. This can affect many different parts of the body including the mouth, the genital areas and skin folds.
If the body PH changes then this is when a yeast infection can occur. It can be caused also by other factors such as some drugs like antibiotics. This is because the drug kills off some of the bacteria that are useful in keeping the candida in the right balance.
Many people suffer from different forms of yeast infection but the most common is in the private areas of both men and women. Because of the way women are made they are usually the main sufferers. This is usually called thrush. There are different parts of the body the yeast infections can affect, which are any area that is starved of oxygen by clothing or areas that get damp or are not dried properly. This can also happen when you sweat during exercise. Certain products that people wash with and contain perfumes can also be an contribute.
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.
Babies can be born with thrush also, and it can be common more so with babies that are breast fed. This can also infect the nursing mothers breasts and cause a lot of discomfort making them itch and very uncomfortable when feeding. It can be characterized in this instance by sore nipples and in the mouths of nursing babies by a white coating of the tongue, which can cause a foul taste in the mouth, as well as spread to the throat causing more discomfort when eating.
It is not uncommon for someone who has suffered from thrush to have a bout that reoccurs. There is no reason for this - it is just one of those things and normally indicates a PH balance disruption in the affected areas. You can get medication which comes in different forms to apply to the affected area(s) and also there is medication that can be taken orally.
But the best medicine for any type of ailment is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Although there is no set way to stop it from happening altogether it can be prevented by taking a few simple measures.
Wearing looser underwear and clothing will help let the skin breathe, preventing areas from getting moist and turning into a yeast infection. You will need to avoid using soaps that are perfumed as this can cause irritation. There are products available that are made especially for the genital area which will help prevent the body's PH being disturbed. In other areas of the body you need to make sure that they are dried properly after washing even if you need to use a cotton bud to get into small creases especially if it is a child who has been infected.
You would not want the infection to spread to loved ones so to prevent this it is important that towels and flannels are not shared and that they are washed after each use. This will also stop you re-infecting yourself after the infection has cleared. You also need to avoid douching as this can strip away natural defences within the vaginal area which can cause further imbalances.
Don't be embarrassed if you do end up with thrush. It is not dangerous and can affect anyone at any age. Some people seem to get away without ever getting it while others are continuously infected. It is just one of those things. There is however help available from your pharmacist and as shown in this article preventative measures you can take at home. - 26706
If the body PH changes then this is when a yeast infection can occur. It can be caused also by other factors such as some drugs like antibiotics. This is because the drug kills off some of the bacteria that are useful in keeping the candida in the right balance.
Many people suffer from different forms of yeast infection but the most common is in the private areas of both men and women. Because of the way women are made they are usually the main sufferers. This is usually called thrush. There are different parts of the body the yeast infections can affect, which are any area that is starved of oxygen by clothing or areas that get damp or are not dried properly. This can also happen when you sweat during exercise. Certain products that people wash with and contain perfumes can also be an contribute.
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.
Babies can be born with thrush also, and it can be common more so with babies that are breast fed. This can also infect the nursing mothers breasts and cause a lot of discomfort making them itch and very uncomfortable when feeding. It can be characterized in this instance by sore nipples and in the mouths of nursing babies by a white coating of the tongue, which can cause a foul taste in the mouth, as well as spread to the throat causing more discomfort when eating.
It is not uncommon for someone who has suffered from thrush to have a bout that reoccurs. There is no reason for this - it is just one of those things and normally indicates a PH balance disruption in the affected areas. You can get medication which comes in different forms to apply to the affected area(s) and also there is medication that can be taken orally.
But the best medicine for any type of ailment is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Although there is no set way to stop it from happening altogether it can be prevented by taking a few simple measures.
Wearing looser underwear and clothing will help let the skin breathe, preventing areas from getting moist and turning into a yeast infection. You will need to avoid using soaps that are perfumed as this can cause irritation. There are products available that are made especially for the genital area which will help prevent the body's PH being disturbed. In other areas of the body you need to make sure that they are dried properly after washing even if you need to use a cotton bud to get into small creases especially if it is a child who has been infected.
You would not want the infection to spread to loved ones so to prevent this it is important that towels and flannels are not shared and that they are washed after each use. This will also stop you re-infecting yourself after the infection has cleared. You also need to avoid douching as this can strip away natural defences within the vaginal area which can cause further imbalances.
Don't be embarrassed if you do end up with thrush. It is not dangerous and can affect anyone at any age. Some people seem to get away without ever getting it while others are continuously infected. It is just one of those things. There is however help available from your pharmacist and as shown in this article preventative measures you can take at home. - 26706
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