Question 1

What is the difference between bacteria and vaginal candida? how could treated them?

Accepted Answer

Candida is a fungal organism(yeast) which is a different type from a  bacteria. They behave and cause different types of infections. Candida is treated with anti fungals like for example diflucan (fluconazole) which comes in oral form or clotrimazole which you could find in a cream form. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics which come in different forms and used depending on the type of infection.

Question 2

Candida vs. gluten allergy? what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Candida is a common yeast/fungus found in the GI tract and can be a complication of using inhaled steroids for treating asthma.  Also can be a cause of vaginitis after treatment with antibiotics.  Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains that in susceptible people is not digested leading to diarrhea.  This is celiac disease and treated by eliminating gluten from the diet.

Question 3

How do you know you have systemic candida and not just candida?whats the difference in symptoms?

Accepted Answer

You need to have a blood culture for yeast to see if you have systemic candida.

Question 4

Candida or herpes, how can i tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

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. Herpes Simplex 2 is the most frequent cause of genital herpes.  It appears as  a cluster of lesions that look like blisters. The lesions can appear on the penis, anus, labia or >

Question 5

What are the differences between jock itch and candida albicans?

Accepted Answer

Jock itch (tinea cruris) is caused by a fungus, but not by candida, which generally affects mucous membranes, not skin.   Jock itch is caused by dermatophytic fungi (fungi that infect skin).

Question 6

How long of taking prescription antifungals for candida overgrowth before i start to feel the difference? have had overgrowth for about 4 years.

Accepted Answer

What do you mean precisely by "candida overgrowth"? How was this diagnosed? Four years of prescription antifungal agents is far longer than should be necessary for otherwise healthy people with normal immune function. I would consider getting a second opinion.

Question 7

Have probably had digestive candida overgrowth for 4 yrs. started taking prescription antifungals a few days ago. how long until i feel a difference?

Accepted Answer

I'm not a believer in "digestive candida overgrowth" nor taking antifungals for this condition. But might suggest yogurt.

Question 8

Does candida always show on swab?

Accepted Answer

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

Can candida survive outside the body?

Accepted Answer

Candida is a ubiquitous yeast that can be found in the environment in dust, open surfaces, etc. It is found in the gut of most animals and humans, thought to represent up to 5% of our dry stool weight. In many it has a benign coexistence much of the time but can spread into areas and cause an infection.

Question 10

Which type of diet should i have with candida?

Accepted Answer

A diet high in short chained fructooligosaccharides, found in whole grain wheat, garlic, asparagus, tomato products, leeks and onions will lower the ph of the stool and increase the beneficial bacteria in the colon so that the yeast are kept in balance and do not overgrow.

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Candida vs. gluten allergy? what's the difference?

How do you know you have systemic candida and not just candida?whats the difference in symptoms?

Candida or herpes, how can i tell the difference?

What are the differences between jock itch and candida albicans?

How long of taking prescription antifungals for candida overgrowth before i start to feel the difference? have had overgrowth for about 4 years.

Have probably had digestive candida overgrowth for 4 yrs. started taking prescription antifungals a few days ago. how long until i feel a difference?

Does candida always show on swab?

Can candida survive outside the body?

Which type of diet should i have with candida?

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