Signs of a yeast infection can be found in many places in the human body.
Some areas of the body, however are more prone to yeast attacks - like the digestive tract, mouth, penis, vagina as well as the skin.
The location doesn't matter, however as the symptoms of a candida outbreak can make you just plain miserable.
This article will discuss some signs and symptoms of yeast fungus infections.
The exact cause of a candida fungus infection could vary, however some common causes include perfumes, tight clothing, poor diet choices as well as sexual acts with an infected partner.
It is important to take the symptoms of a candida infection seriously as they do not go away by themselves - in fact an untreated candida infection can get out of control and cause you much more grief than if you treated it in the first place.
Some typical signs of a yeast infection in either a man or woman can include frequent urination, a burning sensation while urinating, irritation and itchiness of the genital area as well as blisters and lesions around the vagina (for a woman) or penile shaft (for a man).
In some extreme cases of male yeast infection, the blisters could spread throughout the inner thighs all the way to the anal area - causing severe pain during bowel movements as well.
By the time that severe symptoms occur, it is too late to try remedies that might have been effective during early symptoms of a yeast infection.
Oral yeast fungus infections are another form that does not get proper attention (since it does not affect sexual activity or bathroom habits), however it can also be very unpleasant.
Another name for an oral yeast infection is thrush - which is also common with babies.
Early signs of a yeast infection of the mouth include a milky coating on the gums, tongue and roof of the mouth.
Symptoms of a severe thrush oubreak include painful lesions and blisters on the roof of the mouth as well as the gums.
These lesions could even travel to the tonsils and throat - making swallowing a challenge.