Diaper Rash and Nail Yeast Infection
Candida Yeast Infection can impact both genders from all walks of life, young and old alike. Which parts of the body are Candida symptoms showing? Of course you will say in the genitals. But it can show in any part of the body!
Like I said, it can affect anyone. Candida yeast infection can be such a pain in the neck. There is what we call Diaper Rash Yeast Infection. A yeast infection can affect babies who are not older than two and even adults who wear diapers. And of course, it can take place after taking antibiotics.
Candida thrives in moist areas. That said, one of the symptoms that come with Candida infection in infants wearing diapers is the skin irritation in the area diaper touches the skin. Diaper rashes will appear as bright red splotches. The rash is usually seen on the buttock, genitals and in skin folds.
The infection can also be seen under the finger and toenails. A nail Candida infection usually happens when one is exposed to water for long periods of time or those who have gotten a poorly done manicure.
One of the symptoms of Candida, in the nail bed, is its red appearance and it is almost always swollen. Additionally, in severe cases, the toe or fingernail could separate from the skin and the nail would be white in color or yellow.
Vaginal and Oral Yeast Infection
A Candida Infection can affect both sexes, young or old. Acquiring it only from sexual contact is a myth. The key in identifying the symptoms of a Candida yeast infection is knowing that it can happen to different parts of the body.
The vaginal yeast infection if the most common type of Candida infection in females. This takes place when growth of yeast in the vagina goes out of control. It could be triggered after being on antibiotic and/ or steroids, or have had sex. Additionally, pregnancy and birth control infection could be culprit, as well. A vaginal yeast infection occurs more frequently once menopause is reached.
The major symptoms of Candida in the vagina are burning sensation, itching and discharges. The discharge is describes as white in color and cheese-like. This discharge may cause the vagina to itch and pain during sex and urination is common.
Oral yeast infection is also common. The most common cause is said to be antibiotics, birth control pills or anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals. You have higher chances to get Thrush, if you smoke, wear dentures that don’t fit well and if you are breastfeeding.
One symptom that comes with a thrush infection is white creamy cuts that are raised slightly and are located in the mouth area. Such cuts typically sting and could be extremely painful when scratched. More to these, you could have problems with swallowing and may experience a fever when the infection has spread to the throat.
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