How Can I Tell If I Have Candida?

How can I tell if I have Candida? The symptoms are pretty easy to spot, but they can be symptoms of other conditions, so always consult your doctor. Here you'll discover what to lookout for and your treatment options.

Candida (also called Candidiasis and yeast infection) can appear in almost any part of your body. But it definitely like the darker, warmer and more moist areas such as your intestines, vagina, mouth, etc.

The cause is the Candida albicans fungus -- hence 'Candida' -- that resides in the public at large without normally causing any problems. This is due to your body's good bacteria keeping the flora at manageable levels and preventing it 'overgrowing' into an infection.

Sometimes the good bacteria numbers are reduced through things like antibiotics overuse, a lowered immune system, bad (unhealthy) diet, stress, illness, hormonal imbalances, etc. When this happens the Candida flora can overgrow into an infection. It often starts in the intestines and spreads to other parts of your body.

So how can I tell if I have Candida?...

If you have a yeast infection of the intestines you'll have symptoms of bloating, gas, indigestion, perhaps diarrhea and constipation. If it goes untreated long enough, the flora can penetrate the intestinal walls and release harmful toxins into the bloodstream. Sometimes this is referred to as Candidiasis for which you could experience, chronic fatigue, memory loss, inability to concentrate, irritability, anxiety, mood swings, etc.

Vaginal Candida symptoms are red / inflamed vulva, severe itching, thickish white discharge, pain when urinating, painful sex or inability to have sex at all.

Oral yeast infection symptoms are thick creamy white coating over tongue, open cracks in tongue under coating, raised creamy white spots on tongue and mucous membranes, difficulty swallowing, slight burning sensation in mouth and throat.

Depending on the location of the infection you'll most likely get antifungal creams, pessaries, gels, sprays, tablets that you'll get over-the-counter or through prescription. The problem with this drug-based approach is that the Candida albicans can build a resistance to them, rendering the drugs ineffective after a while.

This is one of the reasons why so many women nowadays are using totally natural Candida treatment. But as well as eliminating the symptoms they are also addressing the underlying issues such as dietary changes, lifestyle issues, etc.

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