By William A. Baruwa
Yeast infections can be very persistent health issues when they start; they are characterised as single-celled fungi that replicate asexually by budding or division.
The tenacious agent known as candida albicans can become a health problem that can work against the totality of the health of the individual and that is the reason it is a very important health issue. Yeast is a parasitic fungus that can attack the mouth or the skin or the intestines, as well as the vagina; thus yeast infections can be located in a number of places in the body.
In the cause of treatment experts see it as a must to channel every effort towards restraining the growth of all the following microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium phlei, Streptococcus
faecalis, Bacillus cereus and Micrococcus luteus.
Vaginal candidiasis is vaginal yeast; it is a fungus that lives in the vagina in little quantities under normal circumstances. An infection will then transpire when the yeast builds up to the scope that there are numerous yeast cells developing in the woman’s private part. According to experts however, most of these infections can be easily taken care of; they nonetheless are likely to show up some very irritating and sometimes intolerable signs and symptoms.
Signs & Symptoms
The symptoms of (vaginal) yeast nevertheless, may include several physical signs such as:
Itching, soreness, and overall discomfort in the vaginal area.
Pain or burning during urination or sex.
Thick (like cottage cheese), white discharge in the vagina. Though experts note that it is not every woman that will experience this particular symptom.
Whereas doctors, scientists and herbal or natural cure practitioners are battling to completely conquer these infections, it is important you take note of the following potential contributing factors as part of the many reasons for the problems.
Causes
Vaginal (Yeast) Infections may be caused by one of or a combination of various factors like: the use of Antibiotics, Menstruation, Birth control, existing Medical conditions, Pregnancy, and general Health conditions.
Antibiotics: Using antibiotics for a long time can lead to an imbalance in the vaginal environment. This can as well cause yeast infection in the vagina because antibiotics used in this way can lead to the destruction of most of the beneficial bacteria in your body including those that stop the overgrowth of yeast such as Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Menstruation: A number of women may develop yeast during the time of their menstrual period i.e. if they experience any of the symptoms cited above. Birth control: Birth control pills have also over time been established to be offenders in vaginal yeast infections, particularly the one-time “morning after” pills; they effortlessly lead to a change in the hormonal levels of the individual’s body in that way – yielding itself to infection.
Existing medical conditions: It is significant to note that according to research some underlying medical conditions such as HIV and diabetes for example, have been similarly confirmed to cause women to develop yeast infections.
Pregnancy: At the time of pregnancy hormonal changes do take place, and this situation makes it very easy for yeast infection to develop because the process of pregnancy is able to change the natural environment of the vagina and cause it to become vulnerable.
General health: More than a few general health conditions and lifestyles are able to cause one to acquire yeast infections: some of these circumstances may include – Ill health, poor sleeping habits, overweight, and stress, etc.
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