Candidiasis Frequently Asked Questions

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Candidiasis Frequently Asked Questions

Part 1: Causes and symptoms of candidiasis.

 

Causes

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There are several theories on what can cause candidiasis. Candida is a normal resident of the bowel. In certain situations, the amount of candida in the bowel can increase, resulting in an overgrowth. Conditions in the bowel must be favorable for the fungus to grow.

Candidaisis is most often attributed to one or more of the following:

 

Alcohol.

Chemicals and toxins.

Chemotherapy.

Chronic constipation or diarrhea.

Diabetes.

Diets high in sugars.

Excessive stress

Having a repressed immune system due to medication or disease.

Intestinal parasites

Multiple pregnancies.

Oral antibiotics kill off the "good" bacteria in the intestine, which allows candida to proliferate.

Steroids.

Thyroid disease.

Use of oral contraceptives, steroids, antacids, and anti-ulcer medications.

Symptoms

Candida overgrowth can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Often people may experience as many as 20 of the following list of symptoms.Allergic and Upper Respiratory

Blurred vision

Bronchitis (recurrent)

Burning or tingling

Chemical sensitivity

Chest pain

Coughing

Earaches

Allergic rhinitis (hayfever)

Headaches

Muscle aches and tension

Nasal congestion

Head tension

Numbness

Painful, swollen, stiff joints

Shortness of breath

Sinusitis

Sore throats

Swollen lips or face

Urticaria (hives, wheals or welts)Cognitive

Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD

Confusion

Disorientation

Drowsiness

Fatigue

Feelings of unreality

Hyperactivity

Inability to concentrate

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Poor memoryEmotional

Anxiety

Depression

Mood swings

Irritability

NervousnessGastrointestinal

Bloating

Oral thrush

Constipation

Diarrhea

Dry mouth

Gas

Halitosis (bad breath

Heartburn

Indigestion

Inflammation

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Lactose Intolerance

Rectal itchGenitourinary

Bladder infection (recurrent)

Burning on urination

Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder)

Fluid retention (edema)

Frequent urination

Impotency

Infertility

Loss of sexual feelings

ProstitisGlandular and Autoimmune

Adrenal and thyroid gland malfunction

Cold hands or feet

Diabetes mellitus

Hypoglycemia

Hypothyroidism

Low body temperature

LupusSkin

Acne

Athlete's foot

Dandruff

Diaper rash

Dry skin

Eczema

Excessive perspiration

Facial rash

Fungous infection of the nails

Impetigo (skin infection)

Inflammation of hair follicles (candidiasis folliculitis)

Psoriasis

Seborrheic dermatitis

Tinea cruris (jock itch)Women's Issues

Cramps

Endometriosis (irregular, painful menstruation)

Menstrual irregularities

Painful intercourse

Pre-Menstral Syndrome (PMS)

Recurrent yeast vaginitis

Vaginal burning, itching or dischargeOther

Conjunctivitis

Chronic fatigue

Eye Fatigue

Excessive weight loss

Insomnia

Muscle pain

Muscle weakness

Obesity

Symptoms worse upon waking

Tingling and numbness

 

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Updated: December 2, 2003

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The candidisis discussion group:

/candidiasis is the largest and most

scientific candida group. We discuss and reverse bowel dysbiosis

and candida, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable

bowel syndome, and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgowth (SIBO)

mainly with diet, immune system optimization and detoxification

although some people also use antifungals especially if the

candida is systemic.

 

Duncan

 

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