Candida Fungal Infection is the infection which results from the over growth of yeast named Candida Albicans.
Causes and Symptoms of Candida Fungal Infection
There are more than 20 species of Candida. Candida fungal infection affected areas in babies include the mouth and diaper areas. Vaginal yeast infection is the most common in women. In adults, it is oral yeast infection occurring around dentures, in skin folds under the breast and lower abdomen, nail beds. Systemic Candida disease is caused when the fungus enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. Uncontrolled use of antibiotic and steroids is the most common reason for yeast overgrowth. In addition, pregnancy and birth control pills can also contribute to the Candida infection. Some of the very common symptoms of Candida are: abdominal gas, bloating, migraines, fatigue, craving for sweets, anxiety, vaginitis, itching in the rectum, lack of clarity and concentration, hyperactivity, mood swings, etc.
Treatment of Candida Fungal Infection
Generally Candida treatment should be started only after knowing the cause and eradicating it. It is always highly advisable to avoid sugars, sweets, refined foods, and beverages like beer, wine etc when the person is suffering from Candida Fungal Infection. This is because the Candida infectious yeast strives on these types of foods.
Candida Fungal Infection Treatment Protocol
The Candida fungal infection treatment protocol has five basic objectives:
1.First and foremost is to starve the Candida infectious yeast by avoiding the foods it feeds on.
2.Secondly kill the Candida infectious yeast with the usage of anti-Candida products.
3.The next aspect is to help the re-growth of the useful microbes and repair the damage. For this, consume probiotics like culturelle.
4.As the fourth objective, bring the quantity of Candida back to normal. Detoxify the body by removing the toxins produced while under treatment.
5.Finally, restore balance of microbes in the body and strengthen the immunity of the system.
Candida Fungal Infection Treatment
The following herbal medication is referred in the treatment of Candida:
1.KANDIDAPLEX that contains berberine along with biotin, undecylenic acid, sorbic acid and the extract of citrus seed.
2.KOLOREX is herbal product which is made up of the anti-fungal agents namely Winteratacolorata and Aniseed.
3.CAPRYLIC ACID a derivative of coconut.
4.CANDIDA 30c, a homeopathic remedy.
5.CULTURELLE, a probiotic that contains healthy microbes.
6.A good-quality multivitamin nourishment diet.
The prescribed drugs in the treatment of Candida are
1.Clotrimazole (Femizole-7, Gyne-Lotrimin)
2.Miconazole (Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal)
3.Tioconazole (Vagistat Vaginal) Lamisil.