What is the Blue Waffle Infection?

The blue waffle infection is the informal term for an infection that is recently discovered in medical instances. To put it simply, it is an infection/ disease that affects the sexual organs/ body parts of the individual. However, the disease is curable with proper medical care and attention.

The disease occurs most commonly in women with very low rates of occurrences for men. This is why the name of the disease comes from the slang for vagina that is the term- waffle. The term blue enters the name because the effected region is said to turn blue as the infection hits.

blue waffle infectionCauses:

There no definite medical studies that suggest a specific cause for this blue waffle infection. While some argue that the disease is a sexually transmitted one, some of the records suggest following as the causes:

  • Having a weak immune system implies higher susceptibility to such infections. This is thus one of the most common causes of the infection.
  • A diet that is not balanced/ is low on nutrition can also be the cause of contracting the infection.
  • Females who wear tight underpants are also prone to this particular infection.
  • Having rough, badly lubricated or unsafe sex are also causes of the blue waffle infection in both men and women.
  • The disease can also be contracted from a partner who is already caught the infection.

These are a few of the causes, but much research and recording is yet to be done. It is thus safe to say that the list may include a few more causes.

Symptoms:

The most common symptoms of the blue waffle disease are as listed here:

  • Discoloration of the affected region or the region becoming blue in color is a top symptom.
  • An intense sensation of itching on and around the sexual organ is also a symptom of the blue waffles infection.
  • Another symptom of the infection is that the common discharge may start to give out a strange/ foul smell. In some women if is also seen that the discharge may take a yellowish color.
  • The deformity of the tissues in the vagina (both internal and external) or other sexual organs in men can be symptomatic of the infection.

Diagnosis and Treatment:

Such infection requires quick and definite medical assistance. The blue waffle infection is no different. Therefore, as soon as you discover any of the above- mentioned symptoms, you must consult a doctor or a professional. The respective doctor will be able to ascertain the kind of infection and the extent to which it has spread. Getting this diagnosis is essential to getting the treatment.

There have been claims that these infections subside on their own, but it is always beneficial to get proper medical help. The most common suggestion is to exercise proper hygiene and care to avoid the infection completely. However, if one has contracted the infection, it is most likely curable with the correct dosage of the right antibiotic.

Note: There have not been any proper medical claims as to the existence of the infection, and it is believed to be a myth by many. Either way, it is essential to be treated for any of the mentioned symptoms.