So you have an idea what one of the symptoms of candidiasis is... that darn deep itch that just drives you mad? Well, here are a few more that you may not realise are caused by your not-so friendly fungi.
Thrush, candidia, candidiasis, yeast infection. Whatever you call it it's darn annoying in the least - crippling at it's worst.
You know the most common symptom, that accursed itch, but did you know that there are other signs too?
Candidiasis causes trouble in three notable ways by affecting the;
* skin,
* mucus membranes
* internal organs.
A fungal infection on the skin can be superficial, easily treated but no less annoying.
A rash in damp, dark places or in folds of skin for example - under the armpits, under breasts, behind the knees, between toes and in nailbeds. Diaper rash is also caused by one of the candida fungi family - as is'ringworm'. Tinea and Jock Itch are others. The rash is usually itchy and may be painful.
Because fungi love damp, dark places the mucus membranes are a fungi heaven!
Whether in the mouth or down in the nether regions, candidiasis in these areas should be taken seriously and treated promptly but carefully as these are prime sites for the infection to move internally from.
Oral Candidiasis symptoms include;
White patches on the cheeks and tongue, even in between dentures! (how cheeky is that?) The skin may bleed when the white growth is scrapped off. Infants in particular are prone to this and care should be taken when breastfeeding as it is easily transmitted from mother to baby.
One of the worst and some would say most cruel symptom of candidiasis is when it affects the sexual organs.
Infections in the vagina and on the penis cause; a white discharge (often described as 'cottage cheese') that itches and burns like nothing on earth and irritates the entire area. There may also be pain with sex and/or burning when peeing. In extreme cases small blisters may appear on the affected area.
Often there can be no symptoms, which is kind of scary because you may not even realise that these guys have attacked until they have moved into a secondary infection.
When the internal organs and systems are affected there is a list of symptoms that is both vague and varied.
From a yeast infection in the esophagus causing ulcers throughout the digestive tract, to full on clinical systemic infection (like fevers, nausea or rapidly spreading rash) to more subtle symptoms like joint pain, fatigue or migraines. Cadidiasis may be attributed to them all.
Despite Candidiasis being one of the most common conditions in America, nearly 40% of sufferers do nothing about their
symptoms of candidiasis. In many cases candidiasis is a sign that something is wrong internally, it can even be a warning sign of a
much worse disease.
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