Symptoms of Candida and Yeast Infections

It is the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection or candida that are going to be what alert you that you may in fact have something wrong with you, and so it is thus very important to know not only about the more common symptoms of yeast infections but as well the less common, so that you will be able to tell if and when at any point you have a yeast infection.

Keeping healthy is important to everyone, and since yeast infections can affect both sexes, everyone needs to be knowledgeable and aware of yeast infections.

A common symptom of a yeast infection in women is vaginal discharge. This discharge generally has the consistency and color--thick and whitish/yellowish--of cottage cheese. Also take note of the smell, which may be sour, starchy, or completely absent in some cases.

One of the biggest problems with yeast infections in men is that they do not experience this discharge, in fact they generally experience no symptoms at all and so they can wind up having a yeast infection for weeks even months and not even know it.

Another of the most common symptoms of a yeast infection in women is a vaginal burning or itching sensation, particularly after urination. This symptom often times makes women mistake the ailment as being a urinary tract infection, however the way to tell the difference is by figuring out where it hurts while you are urinating. If it hurts during urination, then you have a urinary tract infection, because the pain is located inside, whereas if it where a yeast infection it would burn outside, around the vaginal opening.

Pain during sex is another strong indication that you're experiencing the symptoms of a yeast infection. This is especially troublesome because you could unknowingly spread the infection through sexual contact. This sort of scenario is more frequent than one might think, as most people don't realize they have a yeast infection for quite some time.

What's been described here are just the most obvious symptoms of a yeast infection or candida. Just because you don't experience the symptoms listed doesn't mean you don't have a yeast infection. Know yourself and your body, and always visit the doctor regularly, especially if you're experiencing symptoms similar to the ones described.