Question 1

can you eat popcorn on a candida diet?i'm on the diet b/c i've had a yeast infection for 3 mon, can't take fluconazole, & tried creams & boric acid.

Accepted Answer

No: It is not advised to eat corn or corn products while on this particular diet (gluten/grains). Best of luck to you!

Question 2

8yoalow t and b cells, borderline reactive hep b, negative candida, low pneumococcus antibodies.referred to infectious disease dr. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

?: How is he doing otherwise, what promoted the dr to ask for those tests, is he having frequent hard to treat infections? At any rate could be something temporary ,  and vaccine non responders are not uncommon, the low T and B lymphocytes can be just part of low lymphocytes altogether for several reasons most are reversible, infectious disease consultant may seek an Immunologist input, goodluck

Question 3

can i cure candida?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Candida occurs when the normal bacteria are absent and these " opportunistic" infections occur. You would need to take an antifungal medication
I would speak to your doctor or infectious disease doctor.

Question 4

what is candida yeast?

Accepted Answer

Type of yeast: Candida is the scientific name for a group of yeasts. There are sub types like albicans, glabrata and more. Yeasts are a type of fungus. So in other words, candida is a type of fungus as opposed to bacteria/viruses.Hope that helps!

Question 5

how can you treat candida?

Accepted Answer

The first line: Is topical or systemic azole medication.

Question 6

what are the signs of candida?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal?: Yeast can present with clumpy, white vaginal discharge to a watery, white discharge. Sometimes a discharge is not apparent. There is no odor. It can cause swelling and redness of vulva along with itching and burning pain. It may lead to pain with urination or intercourse.

Question 7

is swaying a symtom of candida?

Accepted Answer

It is not: Please forgive my frankness. Even if you have self-diagnosed "candida" based on something you have read, if you are actually symptomatic (i.e., you lack the strength / balance to stand up), it's time to get with an evidence-based physician.

Question 8

does candida always show on swab?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is always: Yeast infections are commonly diagnosed clinically without the need for swabs, the effectiveness of which are influenced by the type of material in the swab, the specimen swabbed, the experience of the examiner, and so on and so on. But they are usually quite accurate.

Question 9

how to determine if i have candida?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness & itching of the vulva; burning with urination & vaginal intercourse & a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent. If this is your first possible yeast infection or if you are not sure if you have a yeast infection – see your physician.

Question 10

can candida be cured safely and how?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: depending on the location and the treatment being used

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