Candida is a yeast that is found naturally in the gut. In some people, the natural balance of the gut is disturbed and Candida overgrows. This is called candidiasis and can cause various symptoms, sometimes severe. Some people with food sensitivity and chemical sensitivity have candidiasis as well and the symptoms can be confused. In some people, treating the Candida overgrowth can improve their tolerance of foods and chemicals.
Candida infections are found in the gut, throat, mouth, anal passages, vagina and in damp areas of the skin. Thrush is the name for Candida infections in the mouth and vagina.
The principal symptoms of candidiasis are thrush, itchy anus, cystitis, bloating, diarrhoea, recurrent fungal infections of the skin, headache, migraine, joint pains, aching muscles, eczema, psoriasis, sinusitis and nappy rash in babies. Craving for sweet foods is also a primary characteristic. You can be allergic to the yeast Candida itself, in which case you will experience the usual symptoms of allergy.
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