Typical signs of a Candida overgrowth (commonly known as a yeast infection) include sneezing and dry, sensitive eyes and are no different from a cold or hay fever.
If you are in good health and your immune system is strong, you’ll likely experience only a localized infection of the skin or mucous membranes of your body. The most well-known type of Candida symptom in women is probably thrush and will leave you feeling groggy.
Other common Candida symptoms include redness, itchiness and discomfort in the affected area.Typically, infections of the nose, sinuses, throat area right down to the stomach, digestive organs and genitals. Basically it thrives on places that are warm and moist.
Candida Symptoms of Systemic Candida Sufferers
If you’ve been very ill or your immune system has deteriorated due to a prolonged period of stress, you might experience what is called Systemic or Chronic yeast infections.
The general characteristics of this type of Candida are the same you just have lots of Candida symptoms which have become chronic over time.You might have inflammations on your skin as well as the sinuses and your bladder or sexual organs. In severe cases even the brain and the heart get infected. That’s why it generally takes longer to get rid of all the Candida symptoms for people who suffer from Systemic Candida.
The fact that Candida problems can occur everywhere in your body makes it difficult to diagnose even by medical doctors. It’s unfortunate that millions of people suffer for years from all kinds of Candida symptoms which could have been avoided through a proper diet.
Testing yourself for Candida overgrowth
There is no reason to suffer when you can simply do some home testing to see if you have any symptoms of Candida.
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