There is no way around the fact that a yeast infection is super annoying, to say the least.

The technical name for it is candida, and usuallyyour immunityhelps keep it under control.

Let’s look at some things that happen to your body when you get a yeast infection.

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While it can be tempting to scratch, try and avoid scratching at all costs.

Leading up to ovulation, you may experience more discharge following ovulation, you may notice less.

If that is the case, you could have a yeast infection (viaHealthline).

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And that is just one more reason to make an appointment with your physician as soon as possible.

That’s a really good question.

These symptoms aren’t typically associated with a yeast infection, according to Healthline.

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For instance, did you know that a lot of nail fungal infections are yeast infections, too?

That’s why it’s important to keep your hands (and feet) clean.

You could find white patches inside your mouth

Another kind of yeast infection is oral thrush.

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It’s what happens when the infection occurs in your mouth.

This is why some women have gotten this key in of infection either on or underneath their breasts.

If this is the case, her nipples may look shiny and/or flaky and will feel itchy and irritated.

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In fact,Healthlinestates that feeling drained is probably the most common symptom associated with having a yeast infection.

Then, when the infection takes over, this can drain you even more.

Foods filled withVitamin B6include dark leafy greens, cantaloupe, tuna, chickpeas, and fortified cereals.

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For one thing, a prolonged yeast infection in your gut can lead tochronic fatigue syndrome.

In fact, sometimes you may even see candida in your stool.

This way, you’re able to know for sure.

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Someone who absolutely believes that it can isDr.

Yeast infections are common and (unless they hit your bloodstream) are typically non-threatening.

Very few things are as uncomfortable as a yeast infection there’s no doubt about that.

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