The following features are indicative of Candidiasis:
vaginal itching
vaginal irritation
burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating
redness and swelling of the vulva
vaginal pain and soreness
vaginal rash
watery vaginal discharge
thick, white, or odor-free vaginal discharge
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Common Causes of Candidiasis
The following are the most common causes of Candidiasis:
antibiotic use
pregnancy
uncontrolled diabetes
impaired immune system
oral contraceptives
hormone therapy
Risk Factors for Candidiasis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Candidiasis:
antibiotic use
increased estrogen levels
uncontrolled diabetes
impaired immune system
sexual activity
Prevention of Candidiasis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Candidiasis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting pants or skirts
immediately change out of wet clothes
avoid hot tubs and hot baths
avoid unnecessary antibiotic use
Occurrence of Candidiasis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Candidiasis cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Candidiasis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Candidiasis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Candidiasis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Candidiasis:
Endoscopy: To diagnose respiratory, gastrointestinal, and esophageal candidiasis
Microscopic examination or culturing: To detect yeast infection via culturing
Doctor for Diagnosis of Candidiasis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Candidiasis:
Infectious disease specialist
Complications of Candidiasis if untreated
Yes, Candidiasis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Candidiasis is left untreated:
extensive redness
swelling
itching
uncontrolled diabetes
weak immune system
Self-care for Candidiasis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Candidiasis:
Avoid irritants: Helps to prevent irritation
Don't douche: Helps decreasing the risk of vaginal infection
Use a latex condom: Helps avoiding infections spread by sexual contact
Wear cotton underwear: Helps to prevent yeast infections
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Candidiasis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Candidiasis:
Boric acid: Helps in treating chronic, less common strains of candida and candida that are resistant to azole medications
Yogurt: Helps providing relief from yeast infection symptoms
Is Candidiasis Infectious?
Yes, Candidiasis is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means: