Question by dragoi_stefan06: What are some candida symptoms?
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Answer by Michaelangelo
Most of the time, candida infections of the mouth, skin, or vagina occur for no apparent reason. A common cause of infection may be the use of antibiotics that destroy beneficial, as well as harmful, microorganisms in the body, permitting candida to multiply in their place. The resulting condition is known as candidiasis moniliasis, or a “yeast” infection.
Candidiasis moniliasis is called thrush when it grows in the mouth, especially in infants.
It can show up on skin as a red, inflamed, and sometimes scaly rash, such as diaper rash.
Causes vaginalitis moniliasis, commonly known as a yeast infection, in the vagina.
Causes candidal onchomycosis in the nails or paronychia next to the nails.
Can also affect the esophagus and the digestive tract.
Candidal infection of the penis is more common among uncircumcised than circumcised men and may result from sexual intercourse with an infected partner.
In rare instances, when body resistance is low as in leukemia or AIDS, candida albicans can enter the bloodstream and causes serious infection of vital organs.
Symptoms of Candida Albicans
Thrush appears as creamy-white or bluish-white patches on the tongue – which is inflamed and sometimes beefy red – and on the lining of the mouth, or in the throat.
Diaper rash caused by candida is an inflammation of the skin, usually red and sometimes scaly.
Vaginitis is characterized by a white or yellow discharge. Inflammation of the walls of the vagina and of the vulva (external genital area) causes burning and itching.
Infections of the fingernails and toenails appear as red, painful swelling around the nail. Later, pus may develop.
Infection of the penis often results in balanitis (inflammation of the head of the penis).
An infection in the bloodstream can affect the kidneys, heart, lungs, eyes, or other organs causing high fever, chills, anemia, and sometimes a rash or shock. Candida can cause the following problems depending upon the organ infected:
in the kidneys can cause blood in the urine
in the heart can cause murmurs and valve damage
in the lungs can cause bloody sputum (mucus discharge)
in the eyes can cause pain and blurred vision
in the brain can cause seizures and acute changes in mental function or behavior
Diagnosis of Candida Albicans
A medical history, physical exam, and laboratory tests, including blood tests, blood cultures, and wound cultures may be done. Tissue biopsy may be necessary to diagnose invasive systemic disease.
Treatment of Candida Albicans
Most candida infections can be treated at home with OTC or prescription medication. These include topical administration of antifungal drugs such as clotrimazole (Femizole-7, Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal), nystatin, tioconazole (Vagistat Vaginal), or oral administration of drugs such as fluconazole (Diflucan) and amphotericin B. Many women prefer a single, oral dose of fluconazole for vaginal candidiasis, rather than topical creams. More serious infections may need IV medications given at the hospital.
Although antifungal drugs usually clear up the trouble, the infection can recur, sometimes as a result of reinfection by a sexual partner. Hence, treatment of both partners is sometimes necessary.
If possible, use of antibiotics should be discontinued during a candida infection. For diaper rashes, use barrier creams and change the diapers frequently. People with a tendency to skin candidiasis should keep their skin dry.
As an alternative and effective therapy you can try using New Silver Solution, which is an antimicrobial agent that is non-toxic with no known side effects. Treating the infection topically as well as internally with this solution would probably give you the best chance of a lasting outcome.
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http://www.mrsamedical.com/newsilversolutioninfo.htm
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Sorry to jump on your thread but I have had all sorts of problems and it just occured today that it may be due to candida, my tounge is whitish and I did the spit test as shown on the internet and it looks like spider legs, what tests are most likely to diagnose this??
I spent all of my life always sick with something was on antibiotics alot and started oral conriceptives at age 13 for pain
born very Jaundiced/ incubator,
Had digestive problems and bleeding rectum put on Isomil
6 mos had pneumonia
?From birth to now suffer from frequent colds, flu, ear infections, throat infections, kidney infection and U.T.I., conjunctivitis, (yeast infections from early on till now almost without pause)
In kindergarten and on it was noted I frequently bumped into walls and was clumsy, learning disabilities, had developmental delays had psychiatrists, teachers aid, resource classes to help with a learning disability. Failed grade 4.
At age 7 reported sleeping problems to parents, couldn’t breath, sleepwalking, talking, nightmares, sweats and this continued till present. This was noted by others as well when they stayed over. I was sluggish and low energy.
At age 7 Dr Bryer found that tonsils were enlarged and frequently infected, adenoids inflamed creating blockage and wax build up in ear a frequent infections – tonsils, adenoids out and tubes in ears
At 14 problems breathing again and sleep getting worse, deviated septum repaired
At 14 diagnosed lactose intolerance, grease and certain goods give explosive diarrhea
Menstruating at age 11, copious amounts of blood and pain, I would pass out often, wearing three pads at once and still leak through, painful periods
Diagnosed with a hiatus hernia
Have been having bad headaches since high school, almost daily and getting worse with age, only a few migraines
At age 18 became pregnant at 3 mos baby was diagnosed with a neurotube defect anencephaly and cerebral palsy
After the birth I was unable to walk or function I had a D & C they found some placenta and cysts
June 1999 I had a laparoscopy with three incisions which revealed mild endometriosis (more cysts one of which measured 4 cm, Adhesions etc) often extreme pain in LLQ and LRQ, heavy periods
Couldn’t cope with lack of sleep anymore, sought medical advice from Sleep Specialist 3 sleep studies have been performed all showing different things, the most recent at age 28 revealed severe alpha wave interruption in the first stages of sleep. Little or no restorative sleep achieved. I have chronic fatigue.
2007 heart showing frequent PVC’s, diagnosed with a heart murmur
Low blood pressure for many years
Other occurrences noted through out my life: unsteady gait (always full of bruises), falling, bumping etc. Will be holding a cup and drop it for no reason, clammy hands, I always walk to one side (if I walk with someone they have to stay on the opposing side or I end up bumping into them constantly or pushing them into a wall. No co-ordination or balance. poor memory, can’t retain things, lose my words, and always forget what I’m doing or what I am trying to say. Learning new things is very difficult and takes a lot of time and has to be done repeatedly or I forget.
Sleep is the largest issue at this time some nights I have no sleep, 20 minutes of sleep or a few hours, I wake repeatedly during the night and wake up utterly exhausted
I often get dizzy spells and have gotten them since I was in my teens, I have passed out 10 or more times, once so badly I smashed my head of the cash register at work.
Back pain and neck pain daily even at rest, gets worse with any movement
I am constantly thirsty and urinate/ Bowel movements 15 to 20 times a day normally, more frequent if ill. Will urinate 5 or more times during night.
I am always cold, especially my feet, hands and nose and usually under temperature.
My nails are always peeling and hair and lips are dry
Diagnosed with last month with allergies to chemicals/dust/birch trees/dandilion/melon
Diagnosed last month with food sensitivities to Cows milk, yeast, wheat, rye, barley, cola nut, haricot and kidney beans, soy, goats milk, sheeps milk, pineapple