6 Risks Of Untreated Yeast Infections
Yeast infections can eventually disappear given time
. But that timescale could be quite long, and do you really want to have to suffer the horrible symptoms longer than you need to?
And what if it is not a yeast infection but some other problem such as an STD? Do you really want to be ignoring that? You see, one of the issues with yeast infections is that their symptoms can also be the symptoms of other, even more serious, problems.
So at the first signs you really should get a diagnosis from your doctor. This means that, whatever the diagnosis is, the appropriate treatment can begin at the earliest opportunity, so allowing for a speedier and easier recovery.
Yeast Infection Symptoms
Just what are the symptoms, particularly in the vaginal area which is by far the most common place for the infection? Typically these are itching, redness, inflammation, swelling, thickish white discharge, burning feeling when urinating, and painful / uncomfortable sex.
Oral yeast infection -- also quite common -- can be recognised by a creamy white coating or spots over the tongue and mucous membranes. Bleeding can be observed underneath when the spots or coating or is scraped off.
What Causes Yeast Infections?
They are caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida Albicans. It can live in our bodies without giving us any problems because our good bacteria keeps the yeast under control. But when the yeast gets a chance it can overgrow into a nastier fungal form which can spread causing the infection.
What Are the Risks of Not Treating My Yeast Infection?
Apart from the two discussed above, i.e. suffering over a longer period of time when there is no need to, and the symptoms perhaps being the signs of some other problem, other risks to be aware of are:-
Candida overgrow often starts in your digestive tract and, if not treated, the fungus 'tentacles' can actually penetrate the gut wall so that bacteria can then enter the bloodstream causing sepsis (blood poisoning).
Toxins introduced into the bloodstream in this way can also cause many other issues both mental and physical, such as irritability, depression, diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome to name but a few.
Another problem is that when you have an infection in your gut that you do not treat it can weaken your immune system. The result is that you are unable to fight other infections that may come your way.
Summary of Risks of Untreated Yeast Infections
1. You suffer the nasty symptoms longer than your really need to.
2. If you do not get a diagnosis it could be something much worse.
3. Possible blood poisoning (sepsis) although this is rare.
4. Weakened immune system opening you up to other infections.
5. Other stomach problems like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation and even Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
6. Mental health issues such as mood swings, irritability, memory loss, depression and learning difficulties.
Although a yeast infection may 'run its course' you can see that there are issues that I am sure you would much rather not have to endure. So at the first signs attend your doctor for a proper diagnosis and follow their advice on the appropriate treatment for your particular case.
by: John Cielo
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