What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Yeast Infection. A yeast infection is a condition that is also called candidiasis or candida. It is a fungal infection that can be spread from one to the other during sexual relations. So, knowing what the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection are will help to protect you and your partner.
Itching, Itching and More Itching
One of the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection is the itching that persists and soon begins to burn because of all the itching. With the yeast infection, you will have a white looking drainage (thick) or discharge that can have an odor, and it itches like crazy. You keep itching, itching and itching, which doesn’t take long to make it burn.
The itching in a yeast infection reminds me of the cartoon with Porky Pig and his dog. The dog had fleas that were biting him, and he was scratching, scratching and continually scratching. Porky warned him not to do it anymore or he would get a bath, which he didn’t want, because he was a dog. But, he couldn’t take anymore, so he got on the floor and was scooting so fast, just to itch it.
Well, the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection does the same thing and is very irritating and will make you feel miserable because of the itching, burning and uncomfortableness of it.
Discomfort of Yeast Infection
Signs and Symptoms of a Yeast Infection
Another one of the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection is the pain that may be associated when having intercourse. You could experience some form of discomfort during the sexual relations, but the good part is it is treatable and curable, only irritating.
For a man, the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection are different, besides the itching. There are problems in the digestive tract with loose or stopped up bowels, breath that has an odor, fatigue and more. In a man, the yeast infection can go into his body through the urethra, which could travel to his stomach, prostrate and other areas.
The signs and symptoms of a yeast infection will speak loudly for a woman, especially the itching with burning and icky discharge. But, they are different for men. The best thing to do is to become knowledgeable of the signs and symptoms, so you will know what and how to deal with it, if you need to do so.