The Main Causes Of Yeast Infection Problems


by Trevor - Date: 2007-12-10 - Word Count: 502 Share This!

Almost everyone, man or woman has the potential inside of them to give rise to a yeast infection.

Every human has the fungus moving around inside of them that cause yeast infections and it only takes a small change in your daily routine to leave yourself prone to an attack or infection.

The yeast fungi love to reside in the warmest and most moist parts of our body. This fact makes women more susceptible particularly around the crotch area.

The common areas where yeast can be found are under the arms in the armpits, various areas of the groin and the other parts of your body where there are skin folds that can trap heat and moisture.

But probably one of the most horrible places to get a yeast infection is in your mouth.

The root cause of yeast infections is a sudden increase in the amount of yeast fungi present in the body. Increases can be caused by a variety or factors such as a low immune system, poor hygiene and even a by product of taking anti biotics.

The Common Causes of Yeast Infections

Sweating can actually lead to an infection if you do not wash yourself thoroughly. This particularly applies to very active people who take hard physical exercise. It is essential to wash off excess sweat and change out of wet clothing in good time.

Sweating is the body's cooling system and works well but left unchecked it can lead to problems with yeast infections.

Women who wear pants which are tight and restrictive in the crotch area, leave themselves open to infection in any part of the crotch. Wearing cotton next to the skin is recommended as this allows the skin to breathe.

A yeast infection in this area is usually first recognized by feeling an itchy, burning sensation. In addition, a whitish, sometimes watery, discharge is discovered that is usually quite unpleasant.

Another part of the population that is prone to yeast infection is children who wear diapers. In their instance the cause of yeast infection is the restriction of air flow caused by a diaper that is too tight.

It is not always possible to change diapers as soon as the baby has urinated, it is not always obvious anyway. But leaving it too long can leave babies to suffer itching and a painful burning sensation because of the moisture.

Oral yeast infections that develop in the mouth area often occur on the tongue and cheek. This is a problem more common to people of advanced years and is probably caused by ill fitting dentures or poor cleaning habits.

Lastly a yeast infection that occurs on the feet or hands is usually caused by excess sweat. Yeast infections on the feet are usually compounded by wearing socks that do allow good air circulation around the toes etc.

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