A lot of people automatically think of women when hearing about Candidiasis because vaginal yeast infection or thrush is one of the common Candida symptoms in women and the one that seems to get the most media attention.
Yeast infection can also affect men, but women are most likely to be affected by this fungal infection with over three quarters of the female population getting it within their life time and 50% on more than one occasion.
The reason it can be difficult for girls and women to discover if they have a yeast infection is because not everyone get’s all the symptoms. This is why it is important to also consult your doctor or a registered health professional.
But let’s take a look at some of the more common candida symptoms in women:
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Vaginal Yeast Infection
The most commonly associated candida symptom, Vaginal yeast infection (normally referred to as vaginal thrush) can be a result of antibiotics, pregnancy, oral contraceptive as well as other things that cause an increase in the growth of yeast in a woman’s body.
This type of yeast infection can present itself through itching and burning, swelling or redness, pain will urinating or during intercourse or a think white discharge.
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Oral Thrush
Usually the symptoms of oral thrush come on quite suddenly, forming lesions of a creamy white consistency within your mouth (usually on your tongue and cheeks). There may also be discomfort or difficulty when swallowing.
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Abdominal Pain
Also known as intestinal Candida, this form of yeast infection occurs when the overgrowth starts to penetrate the intestinal lining causing stomach pains.
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Fungus On Fingernails & Toenails
Yeast is one of the main causes of fungal infections, with high prevalence being reported in Saudi Arabia, India and Thailand. It is common for just the fingernails or toenails to be infected individually, but three are also cases where people affected are showing symptoms on both areas.
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Skin Rash On Body
Thrush is a common form of skin rash caused by Candida, but not the only type. These skin rashes can form in folds in the skin, as diaper rash as well as inflammation or the nail fold (which can cause pus).
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Hair Loss
The yeast overgrowth caused by Candida removes the healthy bacteria that is within our scalp which leaves the scalp unhealthy. Anti-fungal shampoo is one of the common treatments for this, but shifting to a Candida diet can also help.
Candida presents itself through different symptoms in every body, and can even result in things like:
- Intense Sugar Cravings
- Inability To Focus
- Fatigue
- Weight Gain (Or Loss)
This is why as a woman, it is always important to consult a health practitioner or doctor whenever you think that you are experiencing any of these candida symptoms.
