What is candidias, Its Types, Symptoms & Treatment?
Candidias is a type of infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast known as ‘Candida’, usually ‘Candida albicans’. There are around 20 species of candida infection found normally in very small amounts inside the human body. But certain medical conditions and health problems can result in widespread of the yeast in the body causing uncomfortable and bad health conditions. Here is detailed info on what is candidias and its types.
Types of candidias:
Oral candidias
Oral candidias also known as ‘oropharyngeal candidiasis’, occurs due to the overgrowth of yeast or candida in the throat or mouth area.
Sign and symptoms
Include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat
Soreness and problems swallowing
White spots inside the mouth and on the tongue
Cracking at corners of the mouth where your lips meet
Vaginal yeast infection
Vaginal infection occurs on the genital area of women.
Sign and symptoms
Genital itching, burning
White discharge from the vagina
Soreness and redness in the vaginal area
Painful intercourse
Male genitalia (balanitis thrush)
It is the infection in male’s caused due to overgrowth of candida infection in male’s genitals.
Sign and symptoms
Swelling, irritation, itchiness and soreness of the head of the penis
thick, lumpy discharge under the foreskin
Unpleasant odor
Include red skin around the head of the penis
Difficulty retracting the foreskin (phimosis)
Pain while passing urine or during sex
Gastrointestinal candidias
Gastrointestinal candidias occurs when the yeast gets enter and spread into your intestine.
Sign and symptoms
Belching, bloating, indigestion, nausea
diarrhea, gas, intestinal cramps, vomiting, and gastric ulcers
Invasive candidias:
Also termed as candidemia, it is the infection occurring when the yeast enters your bloodstream.
Sign and symptoms
Fever and chills
Also affecting other body parts such as heart, brain, eyes, bones and joints.
Candidias of skin and nail
It is the condition which occurs due to the overgrowth and widespread of yeast on the skin and nail areas.
Sign and symptoms
Allergy issues like hives, herpes, ringworms, bad breath,
Seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis
Joint pain and muscles pain
Weak immune system
loss of sex drive
Eczema
Sinus
Hormonal imbalance
Mood disorder
Note: If yeast infects the skin on a baby's bottom area, it causes a diaper rash.
Treatment of candidias infection
Candidias can be treated through some antifungal medicine such as
clotrimazole
nystatin
fluconazole
voriconazole
amphotericin B
echinocandins
Note: before taking any medicine do consult a professional doctor or a health care expert.
