Yeast infections symptoms can vary from person to person, and there are quite a few of them. A yeast infections symptoms are caused by the Candida Albicans yeast that has mutated into a fungus. Candida lives naturally in all of us, but for some people the yeast gets out of control, and then it mutates and start causing symptoms.

A yeast overgrowth can happen for several reasons but one of the major reasons is antibiotics use. Antibiotics upset the body's natural bacterial balance, and destroy the body's natural ability to fight off infections. This means the Candia Albicans yeast easily mutates into a fungus.

Children as well as adults can be infected with yeast overgrowth. When a child has a yeast infection it is usually an organism imbalance in that a natural occurring organism that keeps yeast in check is missing.

Another form of yeast overgrowth is thrush which is an infection of the mouth. White spots and patches are usually a sign of oral thrush, and it can be quite painful. Poor oral hygiene and poorly fitted dentures are the biggest causes of oral thrush.

The most common area of the body that a yeast infection will appear is the vagina. A hormonal balance is a cause of yeast infections in women as well as antibiotics use. Hormonal imbalances can be caused by periods, birth control drugs, menopause and pregnancy.

The major symptom of a yeast infection is chronic with itching which last for an extended period of time, soreness, sensitivity and discomfort. Females may have a white colored discharge that looks a lot like cottage cheese. Men can have similar symptoms as well on their penis.

It is important to remember that there are many different types of infections that share similar symptoms to yeast infection. You could have a much more serious disease like a STD and should seek treatment from a physician right away.A doctor's diagnosis could help you treat another infection that would have gotten worse if it wasn't spotted in time.