What is candidiasis?
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a parasitic yeast fungus called Candida albicans. This fungus can normally be found in areas of the body such as the mouth, the genital and intestinal tracts and the throat. The fungus is usually quite harmless and exists side by side with the various bacteria that inhabit the body. However, there are certain conditions that can result in harmful candidiasis infection. If the body’s immune system is weakened, then the fungus can begin to multiply and the infection can become serious. The infection has the ability to travel through the bloodstream and affect many different parts of the body. Symptoms of candidiasis are numerous. Because it can infect different parts of the body, different symptoms may occur. These can include headaches, impotence, memory loss and mood irregularities. Bad breath, diarrhea, heartburn and stomach pains can also result. Symptoms may also include muscle pain, a persistent cough, night sweats, bladder infections and
For years Candidiasis went mis- or undiagnosed. Then it seemed anyone who sought out a health professional was told they had Candida. Yes, it is very common, and yes, it is extremely taxing on our bodies, but not everybody has it. Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast-like fungus in our mouth, oesophagus, throat and genital tract. The problem occurs when the delicate balance of flora is disrupted and the immune system weakened. Then the ‘bad’ bacteria takes over and we have Candida, an imbalance in your gut flora. Most often it will affect the mouth, ears, nose, gut and vagina. Both men and women are susceptible and it is advisable that both partners be treated, as it may be passed through sexual contact. Candidiasis can affect the whole body. This type of Candidiasis is known as Systemic Candidiasis and in extreme cases can travel through the bloodstream affecting all of your organs. This nasty type of Candidiasis is called Candida Septicemia. Imbalance why? It is quite easy
