How to Recognize the Symptoms of Candida

Candida is an infection that is caused by a sudden and excessive growth of Candida Albicans, which is normally a harmless resident of our body. Its causes include consumption of too many antibiotics, antacids, steroids or oral contraceptives. Diabetes, a diet that is rich in sugar, chemotherapy, pregnancy, infections and wounds are also causes. The symptoms of Candida can be varied and grossly unconnected, which makes diagnosing it difficult. Moreover, it may harm different organs in different ways. Here is how to look out for some of the symptoms of Candida.

Instructions

1. Check for all sorts of abdominal problems, such as flatulence, bloatedness, pain, severe heartburn, painful or uncomfortable bowel movements such as diarrhea or constipation.

2. Look for complains of pain while urinating, frequent urges to urinate, distention in the belly or cramps.

3. See if the patient is prone to bacterial, viral and vaginal infections time and again. Check for thrush and a white layer on the tongue in children.

4. Look for symptoms such as dry skin and scalp, psoriasis, increased reactions to chemicals or pollution in the form of rashes, hives, itching sensation on the body, inflammation of the eyes and difficult or clouded vision. There can be puffiness on the face and the lips as well.

5. Find out if the patient has regular bouts of sinusitis, congestion of chest and nose, itching or burning in the throat, coughing, earaches, chest pains or severe headaches.

6. Check if the patient has complaints of rigidity and pains in the joints, muscle pulls, heaviness of the head or fever. See if there is an infection around nails with the cuticles becoming red, swollen or filled with pus.

7. Check if the patient has a compulsion to eat or cannont stand the sight of food. Look for signs of obesity or anemia. Patients sometimes feel a total lack of appetite.

8. Check out if the patient experiences impotency and a lack of sexual desire.

9. See if the patient shows psychological symptoms such as depression, mood swings, hypersensitivity to sound and light, sleepiness or hyperactivity, difficulty in concentrating or remembering things, panic stokes, or fear of imaginary things and situations.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult a doctor if you happen to observe more than one of these symptoms.

• Understand that personal hygiene helps. Candida Albicans proliferates in dampness or moisture, so keep yourself clean and dry. Change diapers frequently for children, wash diapers with warm water and disinfectants and dry them in sunlight.

• Wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothes.

• Eat a balanced and nutritious diet devoid of fats and sugars. Eat more raw vegetables and fruits.

• Avoid using perfumed soaps or bubble baths.

• Avoid intake of unnecessary antibiotics for a long duration of time.