Causes of Yeast Infections
Yeast infections happen when there is too much Candida yeast in your body and not enough good bacteria that kills it. Candida is a micro organism that is in your body naturally. Having the organism is not an issue, it is only a problem when it is able to grow and multiply out of control. The most common yeast infection occurs in the vagina though men can get it on the penis too.
The symptoms of yeast infections once the yeast has spread are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. The vulva can become swollen, red and sore to the touch. There is often a burning feeling and nearly always an itching. The pain is there when urinating and during sexual intercourse. Along with all this there can be a discharge from the vagina that is not normal. It is white to yellow and varies in consistency from lumpy to thick. An odor is sometimes present, though this varies from patient to patient, that has a yeasty smell like bread or beer.
Yeast infections happen when your body has a change in balance and you no longer have any good bacteria to fight the Candida and keep it under control. There are some drugs that can cause this for example antibiotics are designed to fight and kill bacteria. But unfortunately they kill all bacteria, so the good ones get it.
Other possible causes of yeast infections are things like douching. Douching upsets the balance and washes away things that the vagina uses to self clean thus opening up the vagina to possible infections.There are also certain foods that can make you more likely to get it. Avoid sugars, yeast, starches and alcohol.
It is vital to have a good personal hygiene routine keeping the area clean and dry. The yeast loves wet, warm and dark places. Clothing can cause it if it is too tight and the material does not allow the skin to breathe. So you see it is important to know these things in order to avoid the infection.
In conclusion, these are the most frequent causes of yeast infections; If you know what your body may be doing to cause them, and what the environment needs to be in order to prevent them you are more likely to prevent Candida multiplying (that leads to yeast infections).
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