Symptoms of Candida

Candida is a systemic yeast overgrowth in the body. Symptoms of Candida are widespread. Take this test to see if it is an issue for you.

Many of the symptoms overlap with those of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Celiac and other disorders. But if you are repeatedly getting yeast infections and other rashes, have a white coating on your tongue and/or fungus on your nails, you do have systemic yeast overgrowth.

Here are some other symptoms of candida:

• Frequent stomach pains and digestion problems
• Skin problems (skin infections, eczema, psoriasis, acne)
• Foggy brain / Trouble concentrating
• Constant tiredness,exhaustion & fatigue
• Anxiety
• Mood swings
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Anger outbursts
• Irritability
• Headaches or migraines
• Intense cravings for sugars, sweets, and breads
• Itchy skin
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Cold sweats and/or night sweats
• Flu-like symptoms
• General reproductive problems
• Chronic vaginal infections
• PMS symptoms
• Muscle and joint pains
• Sore throat
• Low grade fever
• Numbness, especially in the hands or feet
• Asthma
• Chronic sinusitis
• Allergies
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Gas
• Chronic athlete's foot or jock itch
• Fungus under toenails and fingernails
• Yeast rashes
• Feeling worse when deprived of sugar
• Feeling weaker on damp days or after bathing
• Feeling worse when exposed to mold, dust, chemicals, or pollutants

Causes of Candida

There is good bacteria and bad bacteria. They each have their job when they stay in proper proportions.

Antibiotics and high sugar diets both allow for the overabundance of the bad bacteria. Antibiotics kill a high portion of your digestive bacteria. When you are done with the antibiotics, the bad bacteria tends to grow and flourish faster than the good. Then the yeast will grow out of control and leave the intestinal tract. The results can be any of the symptoms above.

If you have some of the symptoms and your saliva test came out positive, see Candida Treatments for more information.