If you are suffering with a vaginal yeast infection, otherwise known as thrush, then it’s important to understand the complications that can occur if treatment doesn’t work.

There are many reasons why treatment from your doctor might not work. It might be that you don’t have a yeast infection, but rather bacterial vaginosis which also relates to the type of bacteria found in your vagina and can cause an abnormal vaginal discharge.

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There are many yeast infections causes which can trigger a fungus to grow in the vagina, causing a number of unpleasant symptoms. The main type of fungus responsible is known as “Candida albicans”, and here is a quick guide on what causes it to grow.

Firstly, you should know that around 20-50% of all women have the Candida fungus, but don’t have any symptoms of thrush. When changes take place within the vagina, this can cause the symptoms to appear.

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The Candida albicans diet is used by those that suffer from yeast infections. The yeast responsible for the infection is called Candida, and it is believed that certain diets can help the body better control the levels of bacteria to get rid of the infection completely. This kind of bacteria can affect the vagina, skin and mouth.

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Thrush is men, if left untreated, can lead to some serious complications. This is why it’s important to seek treatment and to prevent it from happening if at all possible.

If you develop a yeast infection and also have a weak immune system then you could be at risk of the fungus spreading to your blood. The chance of this happening is increased if you are taking antibiotics, if you have diabetes or if you have leukemia.

Some of the symptoms of this complication include: Continue Reading