Chronic Yeast Infection Symptoms

Yeast infections, also called Candidiasis or moniliasis are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans and can occur anywhere on or in your body that is warm, moist and kept covered or dark. Men, women and children of any age can have yeast infections, and some people may experience symptoms of frequent or chronic yeast infections. According to the National Library of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of chronic yeast infections depend on where the infection is located and include pain and itching.

Skin Changes

• Yeast infections in genital areas, mouth or on the nipples of your breasts may cause persistent swelling, redness and intense itching of your skin.

Pain

• Chronic yeast infections in your vagina and genital area can result in prolonged pain, especially from friction caused by sexual intercourse or scrubbing your skin while bathing.

Sexual Effects

• Women with chronic vaginal yeast infections may experience an unusual amount of vaginal discharge, an unpleasant vaginal odor, and swelling that makes the use of a tampon or having vaginal sex difficult.

Digestive effects

• Babies and adults with chronic oral yeast infections may have painful and difficult swallowing as a result of swelling of the tongue and inflammation of the throat and esophagus.

Weight Loss

• Weight loss may result from chronic infections of your digestive system because of a difficulty eating and drinking, and can be a serious health issue for babies and young children.

Blood Infections

• If the fungus gets into your blood stream, chronic yeast infections may spread throughout your entire body. Without urgent medical treatment, this can be a life-threatening condition .