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Candida Yeast Infection Symptoms in Women
A natural organism found in both the gastrointestinal tract and vagina of a woman is the yeast Candida. Even though it is a normal inhabitant of the vagina, the Candida yeast can overgrow and develop into a Candida yeast infection. There are several signs and symptoms that indicate the presence of an overgrowth of Candida yeast and a Candida yeast infection.
The first symptoms is usually itching. This itching can occur on the vulva or area around the vagina as well as inside the vagina. This itching often extends to the skin around the anus. Burning is another symptom of a Candida yeast infection. As the skin becomes irritated it thins and becomes red as more blood vessels are near the surface. When urine and other substances come in contact with this itching, thin, red skin a burning sensation occurs.
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