It is really simple enough and you do probably already know what Candida is, just perhaps not by this name. Candida is an overgrowth of yeast. Most people associate a yeast infection as a condition women get in their vagina. While this is one place that a yest infection can occur and cause problems, it is by far from the only one. Candida, or yeast overgrowth, can also cause conditions like thrush which is an infection of yeast in the mouth. It is not uncommon in babies and even in adults. Antibiotics can be one contributor to thrush.
Candida has even been associated with migraine headaches, sinus and ear infections, a foggy brain, toenail and skin fungus, depression, and fatigue. Now, all of these conditions might not not have anything to do with yeast overgrowth, they could be caused by other things as well, but yeast could be a contributing factor or the entire cause. Many people have these things to recur repeatedly and can not figure out what causes them and why they continue to come back.
First of all you should see your doctor anytime you have a serious condition like any of the above, especially if they do keep recurring. He or she will be able to test to find out if yeast is the major cause or not. Some species of yeast could cause disease. Your doctor will know if what you have is serious or if some simple treatments or even a change in diet will be helpful. Some other contributors to Candida beside the use of antibiotics are thought to be birth control pills, douching, sugar, and carbohydrates. Sometimes simply eliminating or reducing these things can help prevent the yeast from growing more than it should.
While most of the time when a problem with yeast is minor, it will not cause much interference in your life. But there are people that have a tremendous problem with yeast and it can interfere greatly. For example: A woman that has recurring vaginal yeast infections can feel unclean as well as have pain, itching, and burning. An active sex life can aggravate the problem even more. Pregnant women often have yeast infections that add one more discomfort to being pregnant. When you a are experiencing a yeast problem that is making your lifestyle less than what it should be, you should see your doctor to get his or her recommendations.
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