Common Symptoms of Candida

Candida is a condition that can create symptoms in many parts of the body;  from head to toe, actually. Headaches and nail fungus can both be a result of candida. Because the condition is able to cause trouble in so many areas, the symptoms can be vast and varied.  Let’s break the most common symptoms down into specific areas of the body being affected.

Effects of Candida on the Nervous System

The nervous system displays a variety of symptoms, including:

• Headaches and migraines
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood swings
• Mental fogginess
• Insomnia

In severe cases, candida has even been suspected of causing hallucinations, violent behavior, autism, hyperactivity and learning disabilities in children.

Digestive Symptoms Caused by Candida

• Bloating
• Gas, cramps
• Multiple food allergies
• Irritable bowel syndrom
• Intense cravings for sugar and carbohydrates
• Poor digestion
• Alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea

Respiratory Symptoms of Candida

• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Sinusitis
• Hay fever

Genitourinary Track Symptoms of Candida

• Worsening PMS
• Diminished sex drive
• Recurrent bladder infections
• Recurrent vaginal yeast infections
• Impotence
• Chronic rectal itching
• Recurrent inflamation of the prostate
• Jock itch, genital rashes

Candida and Skin Problems

• Hives
• Acne
• Nail infections
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Excessive sweating
• Rashes in the folds of the skin

Oral Thrush

Oral thrush is a yeast infection located in the mouth and/or throat.  They symptoms of oral thrush are creamy white curd-like patches on the tongue, cheek or other parts of the mouth and/or cracking at the corner of the lips.  If you attempt to scrape the patches off, minor bleeding will occur.  If the thrush advances into the esophagus, swallowing may be extremely painful.   Infants, people who wear dentures and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to oral thrush.

Deep Candidiasis (Candida Sepsis)

When candida fungi get into the bloodstream and travel through the body, severe infections can occur.  Candida occurs most frequently in people who are already suffering from serious illness, such as those with AIDS/HIV or who are being treated for cancer.  It can cause shock, fever and/or multiple organ failures.  This is candida at its very worst but, fortunately, it does not usually get this bad for the majority of people.

This is not a complete list of symptoms but it does give you an idea of what to watch for if you suspect you could be suffering from candida.  You are certainly not alone.  Candida is reaching epidemic proportions and it is beleived it will affect a large portion of the population, with many people suffering from some form of the condition at least once in their lives.

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