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Glossary: Candidiasis
 


Definition
Infection of the skin or mucous membrane with any species of candida, usually Candida albicans. The infection is usually localized to the skin, nails, mouth, vagina, bronchi, or lungs, but may invade the bloodstream. It is a common inhabitant of the GI tract, only becoming a problem when it multiplies excessively and invades local tissues. Growth is encouraged by a weakened immune system, as in AIDS, or with the prolonged administration of antibiotics. Vaginal symptoms include itching in the genital area, pain when urinating, and a thick odorless vaginal discharge. Candidiasis is also known as: Candida; Candida albicans; Candida Related Complex; Chronic Candida Syndrome; (Chronic) Systemic Candidiasis; Monilia; Candidiasis Hypersensitivity Syndrome; Candidosis; (Chronic) Mucocutaneous Candidosis; Thrush (oral or vaginal); Moniliasis; Polysystematic Candidiasis.

Also: Candida

Topics Related To Candidiasis
Adult AcneThe Condition
"...Information on conventional treatments is widely available, but be advised that prolonged use of antibiotics has the potential for causing candida overgrowth and for disturbing normal colonic flora..."

AIDS

The Condition
"...common clinical presentations in the high-risk groups or ARC patients include: chronic generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, fever, fatigue, malaise, night sweats, weight loss, anorexia, oral candidiasis, recurrent herpes infections, and diarrhea..."

Alcohol-related Problems

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Alcohol kills friendly bacteria, increases toxic overload of the liver and thus allows Candida to grow..."

Antifungal

Related Topic
"An agent that kills or inhibits fungi, or a compound that inhibits either a dermatomycosis like ringworm or athlete's foot, or one that inhibits Candida albicans either externally as a douche or internally as a systemic antifungal..."

Bacterial Dysbiosis

The Condition
"...Carbohydrate intolerance may be the only symptom of bacterial overgrowth, making it indistinguishable from intestinal candidiasis; in either case dietary sugars can be fermented to produce endogenous ethanol..."

Biotin

As A Treatment
"...Biotin has also been shown to be able to prevent yeast, such as Candida albicans, from converting to the more pathogenic fungal form..."

Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome

The Condition
"...The immune dysfunction may result in recurrent infections, often with normally non-pathogenic organisms such as Candida albicans or bowel parasites..."

Colloidal Silver

As A Treatment
"...Claims are made for benefits in the following conditions: Acne*, allergies, arthritis - some types*, athletes foot*, bad breath, bladder infections, cystitis*, bleeding gums, boils*, burns*, candida*, canker sores, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis*, conjunctivitis*, cornea injury*, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, diabetes*, diarrhea*, digestive aid, diphtheria, dysentery, ear infections*,..."

Consequences of Poor Diet

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Improper diets, such as those high in carbohydrates, sugar, yeast and yeast products can lead to Candida overgrowth..."

Constipation

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Chronic constipation can lead to Candida overgrowth..."

Dental Metal Removal

As A Treatment
"...(mercury) fillings, especially those of long duration (5-30 years), and even those who have had them replaced with biocompatible materials, are known to suffer from the complications of dysbiosis, candidiasis, poor digestion, food allergies, compromised local immunity, Leaky Gut Syndrome (intestinal permeability), intestinal inflammation, impaired nerve function and diminished peristalsis..."

Diarrhea

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Chronic diarrhea can cause the friendly Bifidobacterium bifidum to be expelled from the colon and Candida may then proliferate..."

Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence)

The Condition
"...One of the mechanisms by which this occurs is the overgrowth of candida or other fungi that thrive in a low stomach acid environment secondary to these acid suppressing drugs..."

Esophagitis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Causes include: infections by organisms such as candida, cytomegalovirus (CMV), or herpes simplex; diseases and conditions that weaken the immune system, such as HIV; poorly-controlled diabetes; immunodeficiency disorders; chemotherapy; long-term..."

Excess Sugar Consumption

The Condition
"...Hypothyroidism; Sleepiness; Bloating; Dizziness; Immune system dysfunction; Tension; Blurred vision; Earaches; Indigestion; Visual impairment; Bronchitis; Eczema; Joint/muscle pains; Watery eyes; Candida; Fainting; Lacking mind control; Weight retention; Cold intolerance; Forgetfulness; Loss of short term memory; Yeast infections..."

Female Hair Loss

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Candida can cause hair shedding in male or female patients..."

Fluoride Toxicity

The Condition
"...disorders, fever, gastro-intestinal disturbances, gingivitis, heart disorders, hypertension, hypoplasia, hypothyroidism/thyroid cancer, kidney dysfunction, osteosarcoma, low birth weight, candidiasis, multiple sclerosis, oral squamous cell carcinoma, Parkinson's disease, seizures, slurred speech, skin irritations, ankylosing spondylitis, telangiectasia, thrombosis, ulcerative colitis,..."

Fungal Skin / Nail Infection

The Condition
"...Fungal infections include mold-like fungi (dermatophytes, which cause tinea infections) and yeast-like fungi (such as Candida)..."

Grapefruit Seed Extract

As A Treatment
"...hundreds of different organisms including: Shigella, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Giardia lamblia, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycobacterium species, Campylobacter, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Proteus, Cholera, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Legionella pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, Herpes simplex 1,..."

Hives

The Condition
"...hepatitis B virus, candida albicans, streptococcal bacteria), collagen vascular diseases, autoimmune diseases or other metabolic disorders, cancer, psychological, hypothyroidism, polycythemia vera, protoporphyria (even..."

Household Mold Exposure

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Environmental molds or chemicals can cause Candida..."

Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance)

The Condition
"...These include AIDS, CFS, candidiasis, multiple allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), viral hepatitis, gulf war illness, cancer and other illnesses..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"...Bifidobacterium longum - increases IgA (supports mucosal immunity) - reduces candida albicans - improves lactose tolerance..."

Immunotherapy

As A Treatment
"...Injection immunotherapy uses mumps, candida or trichophytin antigen injections to treat warts (HPV induced tumors)..."

Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut

The Condition
"...Candida albicans is a major cause..."

Intertrigo

Related Topic
"A yeast infection (candida albicans) of the skin found under skin folds..."

Kombucha Tea

As A Treatment
"...When Kombucha tea is made correctly, all the sugars are fully converted into organic acids during fermentation, enabling Kombucha tea to be is safely drunk by diabetics and candida sufferers..."

Lactobacillus

Related Topic
"...There is a growing body of rather ignored data showing the value of regular consumption of a lactobacillus-containing food in immunosuppression, slow virus, and candidiasis conditions..."

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

As A Treatment
"...coli and the yeast Candida..."

Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis)

Our Question about non-vaginal fungal/yeast infections
"Lupus patients are at an unusually high risk for contracting candida (yeast) infections..."

Male Hair Loss

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Candida can cause hair shedding in male or female patients..."

Microbiological Stool Exam

As A Treatment
"...The main pathogens that are commonly looked for in feces include ... Candida (if the patient is immunosuppressed e..."

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"One doctor has reported that over 80% of the women who have been diagnosed as having mitral valve prolapse suffer from an overgrowth of candida albicans..."

Monolaurin

As A Treatment
"...Monolaurin is effective against yeast and fungi, staphylococcus aureus (staph) and streptococcus agalactiae (strep), chlamydia trachomatis, candida albicans, giardia lamblia, ringworm, H..."

Nutritional Yeast

As A Treatment
"...If symptoms worsen, you may have a chronic Candida infection in which case this supplement is not right for you..."

Ozone / Oxidative Therapy

As A Treatment
"...Candidiasis victims should start at one drop per dose, and build their tolerance gradually..."

Pau D'Arco / Taheebo

As A Treatment
"...Lapachol is not only bacteriocidal for a wide array of gram negative and gram-positive bacteria, but is also very effective against Candida albicans..."

Premenstrual Syndrome

The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests Abnormal thyroid function and intestinal candidiasis should also be ruled out since these may produce, during the mid-luteal phase, a symptom picture similar to PMS..."

Probiotics

As A Treatment
"...When Candida albicans is killed by fungicide, it will leave the mucosa wall, and be pushed out as solid waste..."

Psoriasis

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"A number of gut-derived toxins are implicated in the development of psoriasis including endotoxins (cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria), streptococcal products, Candida albicans, yeast compounds, and IgE or IgA immune complexes..."

Schizophrenia

The Condition
"...Less Well-known causes Hypoglycemia Psychomotor epilepsy Cerebral allergy Wheat-gluten sensitivity Histapenia - copper excess Histadelia Pyroluria Wilson's disease Chronic Candida infection Huntington's chorea Almost Unknown causes Prostaglandins Prostaglandins ("prosta": standing before; "glandin": gland) are substances that act like hormones in the body..."

Sjogren's Syndrome

The Condition
"...Candidiasis, a fungal mouth infection, is one of the most commonly seen in people with Sjogren's..."

Thrush

Related Topic
"A fungal infection from Candida Albicans..."

Ulcerative Colitis

The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention If candida or a bacterial overgrowth is present, further recovery in ulcerative colitis can be achieved by correcting the imbalance through antimicrobial or antifungal agents..."

Urinalysis

As A Treatment
"...Most often they are Candida, which may colonize bladder, urethra, or vagina..."

Vaginitis/Vaginal Infection

The Condition
"...The most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis..."

Relationship to Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis)
"Lupus patients are at an unusually high risk for contracting candida (yeast) infections..."

Relationship to AIDS
"...infection with candida or bacterial vaginosis - corresponded with increased amounts of HIV virus in the cervico-vaginal secretions of women who were HIV-positive..."

Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract
"Citrus seed extract is useful for vaginal candida infections..."

Vulvodynia / Vestibulitis

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Cyclic vulvovaginitis is probably the most common cause of vulvodynia and is believed to be caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to Candida..."

Recommendation Antibiotics
"...ureaplasma, candida or strep will respond to the appropriate treatment..."

Weakened Immune System

The Condition
"...Such conditions include, but are not limited to, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders in general, primary chronic polyarthritis, chronic candidiasis, cancer, neurodermatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, food and other allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and chemical sensitivities..."

Yeast

Related Topic
"...Common yeast infections include candidiasis and thrush..."

Yeast / Candida Infection

The Condition
"Candida albicans is an opportunistic yeast that normally inhabits the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract of most humans and is usually considered to be a normal part of the bowel flora..."

Our Question about tongue coating
"...Candidiasis of the mouth and throat, also known as a "thrush" or oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), is a fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of fungus called Candida..."

Relationship to Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease
"Genetic disorders such as celiac disease or hemochromatosis can cause Candida overgrowth..."

Relationship to Hemochromatosis (Iron overload)
"Genetic disorders such as celiac disease or hemochromatosis can cause Candida overgrowth..."

Relationship to Weakened Immune System
"Candidiasis is more common and severe in individuals with weakened immune systems..."

Relationship to Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia
"Vitamin B12, B6, biotin and folate help maintain candida in its non-invasive form..."

Relationship to Schizophrenia
"Although psychosis is not a common manifestation of Candida, it has occurred..."

Relationship to Parasite Infection
"...It is common for Candida patients to also have parasites and parasites should be suspected if Candida overgrowth recurs..."

Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR
"...This panel also differentiates the Candida genus..."

Recommendation Caprylic acid
"Caprylic acid has been shown to be very effective against Candidiasis..."

Recommendation against Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption
"Based on their clinical experience and on very preliminary research, several doctors have suggested that a number of dietary factors may promote the overgrowth of Candida..."

Recommendation Oil of Oregano
"...Several weeks of continuous use may be required for the anti-fungal properties of oil of oregano to clear up a deep-seated Candida infection..."

Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract
"Chronic candidiasis can be successfully treated with grapefruit seed extract according to the many clinics and medical practitioners now prescribing it..."





Last updated: Apr 07, 2008


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