For many adults, the most common cause of yeast infections is based around the staggering amount of bacteria that reside within each of us. In fact, most adults have as much as 4 pounds of bacteria inside them which helps keep the amount of yeast inside each of us under control.During pregnancy, increased estrogen levels cause the vagina to produce more glycogen. Glycogen allows for the yeast to grow. This becomes extremely common during the...more
A yeast infection is not limited to one gender or the other, it can occur just as easily in a man or a woman. Although vaginal yeast infections are more common, penile yeast infection is also a possibility. What exactly is a yeast infection?Most of the time men get infections from one of two things. One being having sex with a woman that has an infection and two being having sex with a condom that has spermicide on it. These are the most common ways for a man to contract an infection, but it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease because a man can also get a yeast infection from medications, illness, lifestyle, a diet that is high in sugar, or over consumption of alcohol, specifically beer.Although sexual transmission of a yeast infection is uncommon, it is possible for a man to contract one if he has unprotected intercourse with a partner who has a genital yeast infection. In this case, it's vital that both parties be treated immediately and stop sexual contact until the infection is gone.Men who have soreness, itching, redness and lesions on the penis head most likely have all of the symptoms of a penile yeast outbreak. A red, bumpy raised rash can also be present which...more
Look ladies - We all know that yeast infections are not something that we like to deal with, if and when we ever have one. Generally, around 75 percent of women get at least one yeast infection in there lifetime, and about half of those women will get another one or suffer from chronic yeast infections. Simply put - They just happen. Even if you...more
How to get rid of yeast infectionFirst things first, don't panic. When you discover that you have a yeast infection, the first thing that ought to return to your mind is how to get rid of yeast infection naturally and not go all out hysterical and start pointing fingers or blaming yourself concerning it. There will be no benefit from being out of...more
Anyone of all races can get yeast infection. Men, women, children, babies, the elderly. A yeast infection can be chronic and hidden with strange or unusual symptoms that occur from time to time. This usually leads to wrong diagnosis. The resultant proposed treatment for such a wrong diagnosis cannot cure the disease. The ensuing frustration for the patient is devastating. The doctors must suffer too especially as they see little or no progress of their patients and are powerless. If you ask your doctor you will learn that there is no single medical test for chronic yeast infection. That means a clear diagnosis by a doctor or a lab is impossible. Nearly any part of the body can be affected both externally, and internally. Symptoms for yeast infection can change over time and are so varied. Nothing you can really put your finger on. An ache here, a pain there, a headache today, stomach pain tomorrow, cause of depression and insomnia, for the other weight gain, lack of energy or early aging, vaginal irritation, painful urination, an under arm rash or oral thrush. Every yeast infection symptom is different. Most people accept the symptoms because they have been with...more
The Yeast infection disease scared me so much that I thought my toes and fingers were going to fall off.History of fungus invasion.More than 25years ago I was attacked by a very funny disease when I was studying in India. It all started out with a...more
Yeast infection, Candida, Fungus infection are names all referring to the same ailment which can sound far remote from you yet you suffer from the very ailment without knowing. That intense itching, pain, rashes - THAT IS IT - and the...more
Most women don't like to talk about the general hygienic condition of their private parts in public, but this means that many are suffering from yeast infections without even knowing it. Because different types of fungus are naturally present in the...more
The causes of yeast infection vary from different factors in different people who are suffering from its symptoms. It can be hard to determine the real and main cause of such infection. But what matters most is to manage its symptoms that bring a...more
Almost 75% of women will have a yeast infection at some point. And around half of those will suffer recurring yeast infections. So it is a big deal, not something to be ignored or put up with, as being a normal part of life.One of the major problems...more
You can help yourself get better. You must instigate changes in your diet, by increasing your intake of good quality meat and vegetables. By cutting back on sugar and carbohydrates, which feed the bacteria responsible, you will help your body recover...more