Candida Symptoms: Getting Beyond The Obvious Yeast Infections and Skin Rashes

Candida symptoms are not the same for all Candida sufferers. No two cases are alike. A Chronic yeast infection or a skin yeast infection are only part of it.

Yeast related problems manifest in your digestive system, nervous system, skin, genito-urinary tract and endocrine system.


Allergic Responses

Sometimes, Candida symptoms are allergic responses.

The Candida Albicans yeast may have caused leaky gut syndrome or other weaknesses in our gut lining. This allows toxins directly into our blood. These toxins can have a huge effect on our health. This effect often shows up as an allergic and inflammatory response. It is like one develops an allergic hypersensitivity to Candida and its toxins.

This allergic response causes these allergy-like symptoms.
  • Extreme chemical sensitivity
  • Fluid retention- as body tries to dilute the toxins, fat cells swell to trap toxins and protect the body
  • Respiratory disturbances, breathing disorders
  • Dry skin, itching
  • Dandruff
  • Edema
  • Puffy, burning and watering of eyes
  • Asthma
  • Skin rashes and hives
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Sensory disturbances
  • Muscle aches, pain and cramps
  • Persistent migraines
  • General weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Impaired thyroid hormone function - hormonal imbalance
  • Liver overload from dealing with toxins

Local Infections

Localized infections, which appear from yeast overgrowth, can be a symptom of a larger problem caused by Candida. Localized Candida symptoms may be:



Emotional/Well-being Symptoms

When you feel vague, generalized symptoms of just feeling off, or unwell, this may be related to Candida. A Candida toxin that can get into the bloodstream and cause havoc is called a mycotoxin. Mycotoxin is yeast's defense mechanism. When Candida Albican's mycotoxins get into our blood streams, many central nervous symptoms may arise and make people feel 'sick all over'.

The following are documented emotional symptoms for Candida:

  • Psychological or mood related
  • PMS symptoms
  • Poor memory
  • Mental confusion
  • Hyperactivity
  • Colic
  • Irritability
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Burning sensations
  • Major mood swings
  • Chronic fatigue, unexplained fatigue - caused by a toxic by-product in blood and body
  • Lethargy
  • Low sex drive
  • Increased chronic stress hormone called cortisol - this is caused by the stress of toxins, weight and general malaise

*The crossover and variety in symptoms is what makes Candida so hard to diagnose. The Candida symptoms described here may also be symptoms of so many other health conditions.

Having a committed health provider helps. If that is not possible, try to accurately record any symptoms you are having.

Both a Daily Symptom Chart and a Food Record and Symptoms Diary will help keep your recording organized.

Maybe, Oprah doesn't realize that Candida might be causing her cravings. And, her weight gain may be a symptom of undiagnosed Candida troubles? Perhaps, we should tell her.

by Lisa Geary B. Ed., M.A.©www.yeast-infection-answers.com

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Points to Ponder

1. You can get rid of your yeast troubles and get healthy. It is just a matter of time.

2. Goal is to keep enough friendly bacteria in you to keep 'bad' yeast under control.

3. Kill the yeast, don't cause more, and eat healthy.

4. Raise your overall health - boost your immune system.

5. Cleansing programs can help you heal, boost immunity and kill yeast.

6. Maintain your health with supplements, diet and lifestyle.


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