Symptoms of Candida Albicans Overgrowth
“Candidiasis” and “Systemic Candida”

“Candidiasis” is one name for candida albicans yeast infections of the skin or mucus (“superficial candidiasis”); or intestinal and digestive problems (“candida overgrowth”). The terms “candida overgrowth” or “candida yeast overgrowth” are most often used.

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The person with candida overgrowth may be walking through life quite ill with the following experiences:

• All tests come back “normal”.
• You’re being treated for various ailments whose symptoms return when medication is finished, possibly with additional side effects and no resolution.
• You’ve been told your symptoms and illness are “psychological.”

But systemic candidiasis also develops in people with candida overgrowth due to other causes, and can be missed or misdiagnosed because it doesn’t yet show up in blood tests.

Why It’s Hard to Diagnose

Candida overgrowth and candidiasis can mimic, be mimicked by, or be involved in another condition. Candida albicans may be made overactive by medications, or an existing infestation may contribute to a new illness. These symptoms will not always be recognized as attributed to or caused by candida:

1. Easily Felt Symptoms:
• Continual “flu-like” feelings: headaches, nausea, sweats/chills, diarrhea
• Repetitive cuticle, fingernail or toenail infections, fungus
• Genital/vaginal yeast infection
• Oral “thrush” (white pasty film in mouth)
• Thick yellow or green discharge from sinus infection or bronchial cough (see #2 below)
• Extreme sensitivity to chemical odors, cleaning products and perfumes
• Uninvited weight loss or weight gain
• Severe gas and bloating
• Allergies and Hay Fever
2. Symptoms within Chronic Ailments:
• Sinus, bronchial or ear infections – especially after taking antibiotics
• Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema, Athlete’s Foot – itchy rash may be treated without looking for underlying reason.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s, Colitis, Celiac Disease
• “Leaky gut” syndrome – a weak intestinal wall that allows food particles to get into the blood.
• Mild forms of Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
• Hypoglycemia
• Common children’s allergies, milk intolerance, asthma, ear infections
  
3. Physical Symptoms within serious Diseases:
   • Lupus, Lyme Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis
   • Multiple Sclerosis (MS, often mimicked by Candida symptoms or vice versa)
   • Diabetes
   • GERDS (Gastro esophageal reflux disease) – the perceived “too much stomach acid” can dangerously damage the esophageal tract. Or the person may not be producing enough hydrochloric acid (especially true after age 40). Also called “leaky gut”.
4. Mental or Emotional Symptoms may begin as blood toxins from the yeast affect thought patterns. Candida may be present with:
• Sudden mood swings
• ADD/ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Disorientation, “brain fog” or irritability
• General Anxiety Disorders (panic, depression, phobias)
• Suicidal thoughts

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Warning: This is not intended to replace diagnosis by a licensed physician. If you suspect candida overgrowth, see a physician who practices “integrated” (traditional along with alternative medicine), also called “complementary” medicine.