Causes and Symptoms of Yeast Infection

The belief that only women are capable of acquiring yeast infection is wrong. All people including elderly people and children are also in danger of having a yeast infection.

Causes and Symptoms of Yeast Infection (balanitis) among men

• Unprotected sex
• Prolonged use of antibiotics
• Use of condoms with lubricants
• Diabetes
• Itching or burning of the tip of the penis or the foreskin
• A red rash on the affected areas

Causes and Symptoms of Yeast Infection (Candida albicans) among women

• Unprotected sex
• Prolonged use of antibiotics
• Diabetes
• bubble baths, vaginal contraceptives, damp or tightfitting clothing and feminine hygiene products such as sprays and deodorants don't cause yeast infections, but they may increase your susceptibility to infection.
• main symptom is itching
• you may see a white, thick discharge that resembles cottage cheese.

Causes and Symptoms of Yeast Infections among children

• it is a believed that because of weak immune system children are also in danger of acquiring yeast infections.
• Use of antibiotics
• symptoms include thrush, frequent diaper rash, colic lasting over 3 months, athletes foot, hives, eczema, digestive problems such as gas, bloating and diarrhea, and chronic ear infections.
• hyperactive, tired, unhappy or depressed, learning problems, and having a short attention span.
• craving for sweets, re-ocurrent headaches, a persistent cough, or nasal congestion.

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