Do I have a candida yeast infection? This might be a question you are asking yourself if you have been experiencing any kind of severe yeast infection or other related issues. Believe it or not, the candida yeast infection is a common infection that inflicts many people worldwide. Some without even knowing that they have the infection. So, what exactly is a candida yeast infection and how do you know if you have one?

First of all, it is important to know what the candida yeast infection (otherwise know as candida albicans) is.

Basically, Candida Albicans is a one celled fungus (yeast) that manifests into the multiplication of yeast where it then becomes an infection. It is a yeast that affects men, women and children in the form of jock itch, thrust and the common vaginal yeast infection.

The yeast infection candida albicans can become very severe if left alone (as most untreated yeast infections would get) and therefore is of extreme importance that the infected person realize they have the infection and get treated. Candida can infect the gastrointestinal tract, gut and after entering the blood stream, will travel to other parts of the body including the brain, lungs and nervous system.

Candida albicans is a common problem in the United States and is affecting as many as 80% to 90% of people. It is said that 75% of women will suffer at least one Candida yeast infection in their lifetime. This really is a huge statistic and just goes to show you how common the infection really is.

Unfortunately, Candida is often a hidden problem and can be left as one of the several untreated yeast infections due to some symptoms that look to be a result of many other illnesses or diseases. Therefore, many symptoms go unrecognized and people are left untreated and suffer worse conditions. It is best to look out for the most common symptoms and seek medical help if you experience any of the following:

Symptoms in Men:

Symptoms of Candida in men are usually but not limited to excessive gas or bloating, constipation or loose stools, indigestion, bad breath, diarrhea, memory loss, jock itch, rash on or around the shaft of the penis, irritability, sleepiness or fatigue and lack of energy.