Symptoms of Yeast Infection - Learning to Identify the Signs of Candida

Symptoms of yeast infection differ depending upon the individual, the kind of yeast infection that one has manifested, and the stage of development that the infection has reached. There are many different types of Candida infections and the symptoms, while offering some similarities, will be different in almost every case.

General Yeast Infection Symptoms

General symptoms of a yeast infection include, but are in no way limited to:

• Yeast Infection symptoms in Vaginal Candidiasis:
  
  
  • Vaginal discharge in females that is abnormal.
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  • The discharge is often thick, white in coloring, and comparable to cottage cheese.
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  • Burning sensation and itchiness felt in the labial region and surrounding area.
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  • Vulva inflammation and vulva swelling as well as an intense reddening of the area may develop.
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  • Sometimes this condition is accompanied by burning during urination or pain when urinating too.

Vaginal Candidiasis is detected via the outward symptoms that the female presents in conjunction with a physical evaluation of the female’s vaginal interior and cervix. A swab test may also be conducted to look for microscopic elements of Candida.

• Yeast Infection Symptoms associated with Oral Candidiasis:
  
  
• • White, thick, sometimes lacy looking patches form one the individual’s soft palate, throat, and tongue surface.
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  • Patches are often the same coloring as milk, but when touched will not come off or may even be so sensitive that they bleed.
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  • The individual may have difficulty chewing and/or swallowing due to the presence of oral Candidiasis.
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  • In severe cases, dehydration may be present.

Oral Candidiasis is fairly easy to detect simply by its outward manifestations. If the physician suspects that the condition has travelled into the region of the esophagus or has originated from the esophageal region, more tests may be conducted to check the status of one’s immune functioning and to determine if Candida overgrowth is present in other organs.

• Yeast Infection Symptoms and Skin Conditions:
  
  
  • Babies and infants are sometimes prone to getting a diaper rash which is really nothing more than an uncomfortable yeast infection.
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  • Males can develop Balanitis which is actually a skin related yeast infection on the surface of the penis as well as the surrounding regions. The surrounding regions may develop what is identified as satellite lesions; round red patches of skin that appear markedly red in coloring, shiny, scaly, and which also proves irritating or itchy.
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  • Yeast infections often present themselves in skin folds as well since such regions are both dark and warm. Red, shiny, scaly, and irritating skin can occur in the groin area, on the buttocks, under the arm pits, and beneath breasts.

Skin conditions from yeast infections are usually detected by the location where the condition erupts and the severity of the developed rash. Usually, skin related yeast infections are quickly and successfully handled with the use of topical ointments and creams.

• Yeast Infection Symptoms of Systemic Candidiasis:
  
  
  • Feeling lethargic or exhausted: When the yeast infection enters into one’s bloodstream, chronic fatigue is sometimes a system associated with systemic Candida overgrowth.
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  • Neurological functioning: An individual may develop issues with confusion, depression, memory loss, and a sense of disconnection with the world when a systemic infection affects the brain.
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  • Muscular dysfunctions: A systemic Candidiasis related infection can produce pain in one’s muscles, achy muscles, tingling sensations, numbness, and burning. One’s joints may become swollen and painful as well.
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  • Bowel movement Irregularity: A person that has developed a systemic issue with Candida may present problems with constipation, with diarrhea, with abdominal cramping and with significant bloating as well as flatulence.
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  • Sexual dysfunctions: It is possible to present sexual dysfunctions if a systemic problem with Candida arises including a disinterest in sex as well as impotence.
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  • Female dysfunctions: All of the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may present themselves when a woman has a systemic infection. In addition, the woman may also present issues with irregularities during her cycle, with severe menstrual cramping, with premenstrual syndrome, and problems with Endometriosis may also arise.
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  • Vision problems: Systemic infections may affect one’s vision and can result in seeing spots, in blurred vision, and in double vision.

A systemic yeast infection must be identified by a qualified medical professional and handled accordingly. The doctor will often order tests and cultures to determine the systemic presence of Candida and will then supply the patient with the appropriate treatment.

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