How to Diagnose and Relieve a Candida Albicans Intestinal Yeast Infection

[Gregory Howard]

A Candida Albicans intestinal yeast infection is caused by a fungal
organism which, it is believed, is present in everybody's
gastrointestinal (GI) tract no matter what their age, how healthy they
are or their gender.
Candida Albicans is the most common type of candida fungus/ mold, and
all healthy people are immune to candida albicans. In fact, for many
years a solution containing candida albicans has been injected just
under the skin as a way of checking for a normal healthy immune
response or for any obvious abnormalities.
The most common types of Candida Albicans are those which cause either
a vaginal yeast infection in women or oral thrush which can infect
anyone including young babies.
In a normal healthy host, candida present in the gut is kept under
control by both the body's immune system and the friendly bacteria
(probiotics) that are found in the intestinal tract.
However, problems start to occur when the Candida Albicans is allowed
to colonize, multiplying and causing many of the symptoms associated
with a candida infection, which range from stomach irritation to more
severe even life threatening symptoms.
This can happen due to a number of reasons:
The levels of friendly bacteria in the GI tract have been reduced
below a healthy amount often due to taking prescribed or non-
prescribed medication for an extended period of time. This then
compromises the body's natural ability to keep the candida albicans
from multiplying. If a person has been taking a long course of
antibiotics then it is worth keeping a close watch for any yeast
infections.
A poor immune system, either through medication or through illness,
can allow the candida albicans to thrive and spread. Candida
infections are not unusual in HIV patients or in people who have been
treated with Chemotherapy. Also a persons lifestyle can impact on
their immune system, especially if they have stressful jobs or ongoing
stressful personal situations.
Also, a poor diet has been attributed to an increased risk of a
candida infection. This is particularly true of diets that are high in
sugar.
Unfortunately as it grows the Candida Albicans can change from its
relatively harmless "yeast" form, into the fungal form, which lines
the GI tract walls and, if allowed to overgrow, uses its long root
like tentacles to penetrate the intestinal lining and release spores
into the rest of the body.
If this occurs, then a break down may occur between a person's
intestinal tract and their circulatory system and so allow the
introduction of allergens, poisons, irritants and toxins into the
bloodstream. If the openings are large enough then partially digested
proteins may also enter the bloodstream, a situation known as leaky
gut syndrome.
Although it has been hard to diagnose in the past, as candida is a
normal part of the GI tract flora, there have been some advances. A
simple blood test known as a Candida Albicans Assay test can often be
enough to diagnose whether a person has an increased level of Candida
antibodies in their bloodstream.
To help a diagnosis ensure that you keep a record of any symptoms you
may be suffering from and discuss them with your medical practitioner.
There are a number of conditions that can have similar symptoms to a
candida overgrowth, so the more you know about the condition the
better chance you have of fighting it.
Treatments have been shown to be effective against candida albicans
infections once it has been successfully diagnosed, and they usually
include a course of anti -fungal medication, a change in lifestyle to
reduce stress and an anti-candida diet.
To reduce the risk of another Candida albicans intestinal yeast
infection occurring, it is important to understand the initial cause
of the infection and treat that to reduce the chance of further
episodes.

Cure Yeast Infection Holistically: http://www.cureyeastinf.tk/