subject: Symptoms of Candida - An In-Depth Look at Vaginal Yeast Infection Symptoms [print this page] Symptoms of Candida - An In-Depth Look at Vaginal Yeast Infection Symptoms
Candida is the scientific name for type of yeast. The most common type of Candida would be "Candida Albicans." Hence, the most proper name for a yeast infection would be Candidiasis. This is fungal infection is often attracted to warm and moist areas. warm and moist. Here, is the best way to diagnose the symptoms of Candida in the vaginal area.
Main Symptom of Vaginal Candidiasis
If you are infected with a vaginal yeast infection you will likely have itching in and around your vagina. The itching sensation may intermittent. However, when it occur the discomfort can be severe and even cause you to have problems walking. Also, one symptom of Candida, in the vagina, is that it burns during urination.
The burning sensation that occurs when urinating can be similar to a urinary tract infection. (UTI) So, you need to be able to distinguish between to two. If the burning occurs when you the urine leave you it most likely means that you are suffering from a vaginal yeast infection. This burning sensation is caused when an acidic substance comes in contact with the vulva. In contrast, with a UTI a burning sensation will occur when as the urine goes through the urinary tract and causes' burning while urine is being discharged.
Also, an infection may cause a slight redness located near the vaginal and vulvar areas. The areas will likely be sore and irritated and sex will be painful.
Please note, that not everyone will suffer from discharge. In fact, only about 20% of sufferers will even get a discharge. If Vaginal yeast infection discharge is present it will have a distinctive look and has been compared to cottage cheese. Also, it may have a starchy odor and smell like bread and even beer. The yeast infection discharge may also be thick, faint and white color, and be thin and clear.
