What are some of the symptoms of yeast being a problem (besides, for women, the obvious)? I'm watching my diet but often find I get increased fatigue right after I eat.
Posted by rosesisland2000 (Member # 2001) on :
Symtoms of yeast can come in many forms..thrush in mouth and throat, fatigue, etc.
Just did a Google search and found many other symptoms...
Yeast infections are generally caused by an organism called Candida albicans or Candidiasis and there is no direct evidence that it is passed through sexual intercourse.
Almost half of all healthy, sexually active women, and one-third of all pregnant women tested had Candida albicans which may indicate that sexual activity itself may contribute to the growth of Candida albicans.
Certain types of yeast may be present in harmless amounts in the:
bowels digestive tract mouth skin vagina Under certain conditions, an overgrowth of yeast can occur.
Other yeast or fungal infections are:
Balanitis Intertrigo Moniliasis Thrush Vulva-vaginal candidiasis Yeast infections or fungal growths usually develop in a moist environment, such as:
finger and toe nails folds of skin genitals webs of fingers and toes
Symptoms may vary from very mild to severe and include:
burning of the vagina burning when urinating discomfort during or after sexual intercourse odor (not unpleasant) irritation of the vagina itching and burning of the female genitals (vulva) itching of the vagina painful urination painful intercourse vulva redness and swelling Vaginal discharge is not always present and may be minimal, but when present may be:
cottage-cheese-like in nature thick, whitish-gray discharge watery to thick in consistency Women who have chronic or recurring yeast infections may need to be treated with vaginal creams for extended periods of time
In Men
Men may not experience any symptoms of the infection, however, if symptoms are present they may include:
burning sensation during intercourse burning sensation of the penis symptoms after intercourse if condoms not used transient rash Balanitis
In Men
red patches and blisters at the end of the penis and around the foreskin severe itching and pain Intertrigo
Skin Symptoms
burning cracking itching moistness painful, red inflamed skin containing pus peeling on the hands, particularly between the fingers and swollen nail folds above the cuticle shiny, pink rash with a scaly or blistered edge in the folds of the skin Moniliasis
excessive thick, white discharge pain during intercourse redness and swelling of the vulva vaginal itching and irritation Oral Thrush
Painless white patches in the mouth or throat Esophageal Thrush (a complication of AIDS) Painful swallowing White patches in the mouth and throat
The above is one of the most comprehensive lists I have seen.
Posted by amyb (Member # 5520) on :
I was just wondering if anyone had been on diflucan and got red itchy blisters on their lips...is it just the toxins trying to get out ????