Candida albicans is the popular culprit when it comes to yeast infections involving the skin, genitals and the oral cavity or the mouth. The symptoms can be very pestering, and because the fungi or yeast is hard to eliminate totally even with conventional anti fungal medications, you can be sure that you will experience these annoying symptoms for quite a long time. Here are those symptoms in men and women:
In Women
Symptoms may vary from very mild to severe and can include the following:
1. burning sensation on the vagina 2. moderate to severe itching of the vagina 3. irritation of the vagina 4. itching and burning of the female genitals (vulva) 5. dyspareunia or painful sexual intercourse 6. burning sensation when urinating 7. discomfort during or after sexual intercourse 8. vulva redness and swelling 9. foul odor 10. dysuria or painful urination Vaginal discharge is not always expected and may be scant. But when present may be:
1. Cottage cheese like in nature 2. Watery to thick in consistency 3. Thick, whitish gray discharge
Females who have chronic or recurring yeast infections may need to be treated with vaginal creams for long periods of time
In Men
Men may not experience any symptoms of the infection, however, if symptoms are present they may include:
1. burning sensation during intercourse 2. symptoms after intercourse if condoms not used 3. burning sensation of the penis 4. transient rash
One infection that is also caused by a yeast is called Balanitis. The yeast proliferates in the glans penis and occurs especially in men who have not been circumcised. Below are the symptoms:
1. severe itching and pain 2. red patches and blisters at the end of the penis and around the foreskin
Intertrigo is another yeast infection that can be seen on both sexes. It is found in areas prone to retain moisture like the armpits, groin or the underside of the breasts. Symptoms you may experience include:
1. itching 2. burning 3. painful, red inflamed skin containing pus 4. cracking 5. moistness 6. peeling on the hands, particularly between the fingers and swollen nail folds above the cuticle 7. shiny, pink rash with a scaly or blistered edge in the folds of the skin 8. Moniliasis, is an old name given to candidiasis. Same symptoms, which are: 9. excessive thick, white discharge 10. redness and swelling of the vulva 11. pain during intercourse 12. vaginal itching and irritation
When the candida yeast infects the mouth, the infection is called an Oral Thrush. One symptom is Painless white patches in the mouth or throat.
Another one, which is called Esophageal Thrush is actually a complication of AIDS. Symptoms are:
1. White patches in the mouth and throat 2. Painful swallowing
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