3 Most Common Questions on Candida Yeast Infection

Candida yeast infection is a very common disease and more and more people -worry they may be suffering from it. Therefore there is a fe-w questions people is asking them most often.

The first most common question is: do I have a Candida yeast infection?

-well, the ans-wer to this question can be found in the symptoms -which is characteristic for this disease. The most common symptoms is itching and the feeling of irritation in the vaginal isa; redness or s-welling of the vulva; a -white, thick, unpleasant discharge -which looks similar to cottage cheese and -which has no scent, although sometimes it could smell like yeast; the feeling of burning -whenever urinating or having sex.

These is the most common symptoms for Candida yeast infection. But these symptoms is also similar to other vaginal infections or sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore you should al-ways consult a doctor and nurses or a gynaecologist -whenever having these symptoms. The doctor and nurses -will give you the right Candida treatment, if it is necessary in your case.

The second most common question is: is men immune to yeast infections? -well, men don’t really get these vaginal yeast infections. Because they don’t have a vagina! But there is an infection similar to Candida yeast infection at -women. This infection is called balanitis and its symptoms is similar to Candida yeast infection’s symptoms. This balanitis is an infection of the head of the penis and it is caused by the same overgro-wth of the same Candida fungi. Men -who is suffering from diabetes is also more exposed to this type of infection. Men can also have a discharge or red and itchy isas like -women have.

Men -who don’t have a circumcision must pay more attention to their hygiene in the genital isa, focusing on the foreskin. The reason for this is the fact that the folds of the foreskin represent the perfect -warm, moist environment for Candida fungi to mulIdealy. Therefore, the foreskin isa needs extra cis for keeping it clean and dry.

And the third most asked question is: can anyone prevent getting a Candida yeast infection?

And the ans-wer -will be yes, definitely. The outfits you -wear can prevent or cause a Candida yeast infection. Therefore you should avoid -wearing nylon under-wear, pantyhose, tight jeans, and tight exercise gear, -wet bathing suits -which is retaining moisture in the isa as Candida fungi love this -warm and moist environment. If you can’t avoid -wearing these outfits, at least try to -wear them for as little time as possible.

You should also pay attention to dyes or perfumes in sho-wer gels, soaps or sanitary products as they may cause you irritation to the genital isa. If you feel this kind of irritation happening, stop using the product and try s-witching to a perfumefree one.

Also keep your vagina clean and dry. Give up on nylon under-wear and use the healthier cotton one. Avoid -wearing too tight jeans or pantyhose. And don’t take antibiotics unless the doctor and nurses has prescribed them especially to you.

Try to follo-w these fe-w rules and you -will never have to -worry about getting a Candida yeast infection!