When undergoing treatment for a vaginal yeast infection, it is important to complete the treatment in its entirety, rather than stopping prematurely when symptoms have subsided.
Failure to thoroughly cure a yeast infection can cause a host of other complications if the symptoms are ignored.
One might develop sepsis, a potentially deadly blood infection, or, if your immune system is compromised due to Aids or other conditions, the incidence of developing yeast in other parts of the body is high.
Places such as the esophagus (esophageal Candida) or the skin (subcutaneous Candida) can be infected with a condition known as systemic Candida, a rare, but sometimes lethal condition.
So, how does the yeast infection actually kill you? When the fungus reaches your digestive tract, its roots (rhizoids) hook onto the intestinal walls causing punctures.
Toxins and other small food particles leak into the blood stream, thereby infecting other internal organs, such as the brain or liver.
Who is more susceptible to this condition? As previously mentioned, those with weakened immune systems must take special precautions to treat infections promptly and thoroughly.
Further, those with diabetes also have a higher risk of developing a severe yeast infection.
Recurring yeast infections are oftentimes indicators of elevated sugar levels.
Repetitive infection occurrences and increased sugar levels are reciprocal indicators; one possibly pointing to the other.
In all cases, consulting with your medical professional can save your life; as systemic Candida has a 80 percent mortality rate due to multiple organ failure.
Properly treating a yeast infection can ultimately save your life!