Yeast Infection Symptoms

Common Yeast Infection Symptoms

Since candida (yeast) can cause multiple systemic illnesses, a whole gamut of symptoms, ranging from the general to those affecting specific areas, are possible. These include low energy and fatigue, irritability, anxiety, fear, depression, "brain fog," memory loss, headaches, lightheadedness, muscle and joint pain (arthritis), sensitivity to chemicals, poor circulation, resulting in consistently cold hands and feet, urinary tract infections, rectal itching, white coating on the tongue or esophagus (thrush), heart palpitations, and irregular pulse.

Symptoms that show up in the digestive tract include gas, bloating, periodic constipation and diarrhea, indigestion, and intestinal cramps.

In the respiratory tract, problems caused by yeast infections range from chronic postnasal drip and coughs to sore throats, colds, and asthma.

The skin can be affected too, with eczema, itching, rashes, acne, and fungal infections.

A variety of gynecological symptoms are possible with a yeast infection, the most common one being a vaginal yeast infection characterized by itching, redness, irritation, and a cheesy, white discharge.