subject: Yeast Infection- Causes And Treatment [print this page] What is Yeast? What is Yeast?
Yeasts are eukaryotic micro-organisms. Usually when we think of yeast, the first thought is yeast is something used in baking purposes or fermenting alcoholic beverages.
Can Yeast cause infection?
Yes yeast can cause infection. Earlier it was thought that only women are prone to yeast infection but now yeast can infect any one of any age.
Yeast is generally present in our body and does not harm usually but when conditions persist to its growth, body environment is off balance the yeast grows and causes infection and can be harmful too .
Types of Yeast Infection
Candia albicans infection: This is a vaginal yeast infection that happens to women. Symptoms to vaginal infection are extreme itching, thick white cottage discharge, generally odorless, general soreness in affected area. If any such kinds of symptoms are there then than dont hide it instead consult your doctor and start your treatment as soon as possible.
Balanitis: This infection is found in men. Symptoms are similar to those found in women. Consulting a doctor and using required antibiotics can help to avoid infection.
Moniliasis: This is a kind of vaginal infection again found in women. This happens to those women who are taking some antibiotic or are pregnant. Its quite painful and some medical advice may help in treating the infection.
Intertrigo: This is skin yeast infection. Skin becomes red and theres an itching feeling. Yeast grows in moist and warm environment and it grows rapidly if environment persist. If there is friction in moist area then yeast can cause infection. And worst part is it accompanies bacterial and fungal infection too which can worse the affected area.
Oral thrush: Yeast can infect mouth also. Usually theres no pain but infection in mouth is visible and looks odd. It is generally found in babies with weaker immunity system.
So these were some general kinds of yeast infections and Yeast Infection Symptoms. The cause for all is generally same- the moist and warm environment in our body. Thus it better to maintain the body temperature and avoid bad environmental conditions. So the best way to avoid them is to stay healthy, fresh and clean. Yeast Infection is communicable disease. The affected person may transfer it to a healthy person, so right treatment on right time should be done.
Some food and eatables can also help in avoiding infections. And if still infection occurs then consult a good doctor and take the required antibiotics. There are some natural remedies too to cure yeast infection like garlic, tea tree oil, apple cedar vinegar etc, . these can also help in curing infection. I hope these Yeast Infection Treatment tips will sound helpful to you.
