The Candida ConnectionCould irritable bowel syndrome and candida overgrowth be related?
What Causes Candidiasis? There are a variety of theories on how candidiasis can occur. Some of the culprits are listed below. • Oral antibiotics kill off the “good” bacteria in the intestine, which allows candida to proliferate. • Diets high in sugars. • Use of oral contraceptives, steroids, antacids, and anti-ulcer medications. • Having a repressed immune system due to medication or disease. • Diabetes. • Chemotherapy. • Multiple pregnancies. Symptoms of Candidiasis There are many symptoms of candida overgrowth in the intestinal tract. These include: • Allergies and allergy symptoms, chemical sensitivities. • Anxiety, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorder. • Avoiding food helps to alleviate symptoms. • Chronic inflammation and irritation of the eye and conjunctivae. • Diarrhea, chronic gas, and abdominal cramps alleviated by bowel movements, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. • Extreme lethargy. • Eye fatigue. • Facial rash. • Frequent urination. • Frequent yeast infections in women. • Hig
