Title: Candida Albicans: The Hidden Infection - James A. Jackson, Ph.D., BCLD; Hugh D. Riordan, M. D.;Ronald Hunninghake, M. D.; Chris Revard, BS (CLS)
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Content: However, in the mycelia or fungal stage, it forms long, “rootlike” structures that can penetrate the mucus membranes. Candidiasis may occur both in men and women, but is seen more often in women and, generally, with more side effects. As stated above, the signs and symptoms of yeast overgrowth are many and may masquerade as almost any chronic illness. These include yeast vaginitis (itching, burning and discharge), menstrual complaints, prostatitis, impotence, bladder infections, abdominal pain, belching, bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, rectal itching or irritation, nasal itching, congestion, asthma, headache, earache, “thrush” or oral Candidasis, severe depression, confusion, extreme irritability and inability to concentrate. As the disease progresses,
Candida Albicans: The Hidden Infection
Canditoxins can be released and may be responsible for the symptoms listed above as well as chronic fatigue. 3 It is also thought that yeast overgrowth in the intestine may lead to the “leaky gut” syndrome. In this condition, the lining of the intestine allows large molecules of food to enter the blood and may result in food allergies. 4
Candidiasis may be confirmed by the presence of the yeast organism in feces or urine, by vaginal or throat swab, or by measuring specific Candida antibodies in the blood. These include anti-Candida antibodies IgG, IgM, and IgA (Candiquant, TM Biomerica, Inc., 1533 Monrovia Ave.,