Candida, symptoms in men and women. Candida (Candida albicans) is part of the yeast genus and causes fungal infections in women and men, called candidiasis. Colonies of candida are white or cream in color, hence their name.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousLa candida (Candida albicans) is part of the yeast genus and cause fungal infections in woman and man, you call candidiasis. Colonies of candida are white or cream in color, hence their name.
Fungal infections of the genus Candida are generically called candidiasis and in most cases they are infections from Candida albicans. Candida can occur in both men and women with some clearly identifiable symptoms that should be taken into account to assess the presence of this form of infection.
Candidiasis normally in the Western population, except in cases of acquired immunodeficiency, occurs in a treatable form, although sometimes the therapies to address the problem can take a long time. You we had already spoken of the possible causes of candida, useful remedies to counter it and of recommended foods to follow an anti-candida diet. Now we want to focus on the symptoms of candida (or rather, candidiasis) in men and women. For any doubt, the most important advice is to contact your doctor.
Symptoms of Candida in Women
An excessive proliferation of candida usually affects women in a more relevant way, with the appearance of diseases that can affect the skin, the oral cavity and thevaginal area, to which the fungus proliferating can easily have access due to its proximity to the terminal part of the intestine.
Among the symptoms of candidiasis typical of women we can find skin infections, the appearance of white and bad-smelling discharge in the vaginal area, but also sore throat, conjunctivitis, colitis, diarrhea or constipation, heartburn and various abdominal, muscle and joint pains. Infections of the bladder and kidneys can also occur.
There may also be a specific syndrome linked to candidiasis, which can cause mood swings and difficulties in concentration and memory. In the woman they can show up infections of the vagina and vulva which they can cause pain, itching, burning and irritation. These are symptoms that are also present in the more common bacterial vaginosis.
Symptoms of candida in humans
Symptoms of candidiasis in humans they can relate un infection of the genital system with the presence of severe itching and burning sensation, appearance of red sores and patches in the area of the penis and foreskin.
Sometimes candida in humans can show up without symptoms. Some men may be suffering from candidiasis without knowing it. Candida albicans infection can occur even when symptoms are not present.
Itching e nagging burning pain in the penis are the first alarm bells, but they can also appear other symptoms, rarer, such as tiredness, aches and pains in the joints, white film on the tongue, diarrhea and acne. Generally to combat candida in humans, specific antifungals and intimate cleansers are used.
Symptoms in common
The symptoms of candidiasis that men and women may have in common mainly concern the candida infections that arise at the level of the mouth. In this case we usually speak of thrush.
Candida infections in the oral cavity they can also affect boys and girls and show up with white patches around the mouth. In men and women thrush, or oral candidiasis, brings with it the presence of clearly visible white spots at the level of the tongue, with the formation of a whitish patina. If in doubt, always contact your doctor
Marta Albè
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