Are there any signs indicating you might have yeast infection? The importance of this question stems from the statistics that show a fairly high rate of wrongful diagnoses of this medical condition. Many patients, assuming they suffer from yeast infection (also referred to as Candida infection, or candidiasis), tend to self-treat their condition using anti-fungal over-the-counter medications. But in fact, yeast infection can be easily confused with other medical conditions. For example, bacterial vaginosis symptoms (such as vaginal discharge) are often interpreted as vaginal yeast infection signs. Likewise, skin candida infection is often confused with bacterial intertrigo and flexural psoriasis, which also manifest as rashes and lesions.
In order to prevent misdiagnosis and erroneous
treatment, which can lead to the aggravation of your
medical condition (since the underlying cause has been
neglected), it’s obligatory to acquire fundamental
knowledge and accurate information as to what
candidiasis is, its causes and true
manifestation.
Yeast infections are
caused by several types of the Candida fungus, normally
found in small quantities in moist body environments:
the vagina, the rectum area, the digestive tract, under
the skin folds etc. As long as the beneficial intestinal
flora and the immune system control these Candida
microorganisms, they can cause little to no harm.
However, under certain circumstances, Candida can
multiply out of control and cause havoc to your system.
Some of these triggering factors
are:
1. Loss of friendly bacteria as a result of overuse of antibiotics or mental stress.
2. Weakened immune system (proper immune system functioning is required to keep Candida under control).
3. Unhealthy dietary choices, lack of nutritional force and the consumption of foods that feed Candida or create the environment that encourage candida overgrowth.
When Candida
multiplies and grows out of control, it turns into a
root like structure that tears the intestinal tissues
and invades the bloodstream. When this occurs candida
can settle at numerous parts of the body. For this
reason, yeast infection signs can manifest both
systemically and locally.
Typical local yeast infection signs include rashes, itching and burning sensations, vaginal or penile discharges and various lesions in the infected areas of body. As mentioned above, those signs can be easily confused with numeral skin diseases and bacterial infections. Therefore, in order to make an initial diagnose of candidiasis, systemic signs must be identified as well, such as unexplained fatigue, blurred visions, sugar and white flour cravings, allergies, sinus problems, food allergies etc.
You can also conduct a simple home test to determine the severity of your medical condition. First thing in the morning before you put ANYTHING in your mouth, get a clear glass. Fill with water and work up a generous amount of saliva, then spit it into the glass of water. Check the water every 15 minutes or so for up to one hour. If you have Candida yeast infection, you will see strings (like legs) traveling down into the water. This is a mild case Candida infection. If you have advanced or severe infection the saliva will sink to the bottom of the glass.
Once diagnosed, candidiasis must be treated effectively and as quickly as possible to prevent potential health complications. Left unrelated, this condition can often develop into severe levels of systemic yeast infection – a debilitating, painful and dangerous medical condition that may even result in death.
Did you know thee is a holistic yeast infection therapy that can cure and prevent your medical condition safely and effectively? This holistic approach is based on a unique combination of comprehensive dietary and lifestyle changes, stress management; supplementing your diet with immune strengthening vitamins and minerals; cleansing and detoxification and more. The holistic approach provides an all-natural, safe and long-term yeast infection solution that can eliminate the signs of yeast infection and prevent its recurrence permanently.
