subject: What Is A Yeast Infection? A Brief Guide [print this page] There are certain diseases that are quite common only with women, which can become a major source of concern, because these conditions are not only an inconvenience, but can interfere in their lives as well. One of these health conditions that women commonly face is called vaginal yeast infection. Obviously, it is a type that occurs in the vagina, caused by Candida albicans, a type of fungus which generally live in warm, moist and dark areas of the body. Which means that this fungus can also appear foreskins, folds of the skins, and in babies' diapered areas.
Vaginal yeast infection is a condition which occurs when Candida albicans grow rapidly and overwhelm the preence of protective moisture in the vagina. Its symptoms are a reddish, dry, burning and itchy sensation, pain during sex and when urinating and a painful, swollen vulva.
It is said that three quarters of women will have it, which means that you are very likely to suffer from this condition. Women who are always experiencing too much stress, wear tight clothing which causes perspiration, use lubricants, use of contraceptives, douches, do not change their underwear, are not very mindful of their hygiene in general and eat tons of sugary food are susceptible to vaginal yeast infection. It can also be transferred during sex.
Men, too, can have yeast infections, although it is not that common. The condition is called Balatanis, which happens in men who were not circumcised. The fungus shows in the penal head.
If you think you have vaginal yeast infection you should see a doctor immediately, because while it is not really a serious fatal disease, you might mistake it for other conditions with the same symptoms, and thus, proper treatment should be given. A lot of those who have yeast infection are quite embarrassed to see a doctor, but if you think about it, you are not the only one who have it, so it's better to treat it than to deal with it alone.
One of the ways to treat vaginal yeast infection is through the use of medications that doctors prescribe. But then, the medicine you use might not be effective anymore because the fungus developed some resistance to it, so ask your doctor if he could prescribe anything else. The yeast should be gone after a week of application, so inform your doc right away if you still have yeast infection despite the medicine. This type of yeast infection occurs if the medication wears off and the yeasts return in two months of treatment and four time sin a year.
If you'd like to avoid getting yeast infection, therefore, you should avoid its causes. For example, wear loose clothes, wear cotton and unperfumed underwear, don't douche, wipe from front to back after urinating, and make sure your blood sugar level is not high. Don't engage in sexual intercourse if you have yeast infections to avoid getting your partner infected.
Yeast infection can be alarming once you leave it as is without any treatment. Therefore, you should have a diagnosis when you feel you are a potential sufferer.
