Question 1

what is candida yeast?

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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 2

how to determine if i have candida?

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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 3

can candida be cured safely and how?

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

Question 4

what is candida? and how to cure it?

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Candida are yeast: These are a whole class of fungi that grow as 'yeast'. They can cause disease in certain situations. Usually those patients have some sort of underlying problem that allows these yeast to grow (for example diabetes, strong medicines that weaken the body - steroids, or other sickness such as in a surgical patient). There are many good medicines against Candida -but I suggest a doctor helps guide u.

Question 5

what is candida overgrowth?

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Yeast overgrowth: Candida is a very common yeast found in the mouth, intestine, vagina, and skin. It can occasionally cause infection such as vaginal yeast infections. Less commonly infections of the mouth (thrush) and esophagus also occur. Candida overgrowth is a diagnosis often given by naturopathic doctors and has very little science or evidence to support it as a true infection or disease.

Question 6

how is candida & sibo different?

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Candida vs. SIBO: Candida is a yeast.  SIBO is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and represents an overgrowth of bacteria that should not be found in the small intestines.

They both cause abdominal discomfort and digestive issues, but are different.

Question 7

is candida transeted by kissing?

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Yes and no.: Yeast is found everywhere.  It may be transmitted from surface to surface by contact and, yes, by kissing. 

But yeast does not cause disease in normal hosts.  

Vaginal yeast infections occur because of altered vaginal environment. Although a clear precipitant is not always identified contributing factors include high blood glucose, high estrogen levels, recent antibiotic use, wearing of diapers.

Question 8

is candida auris rare in the uk?

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: You can check online with local authorities, like Public Health England. Probably it's not a problem except in people with severe immune deficiency, those hospitalized with serious illnesses, etc.

Question 9

could ketoconazole 2% cure candida?

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Ye, you can use: topical ketoconazole for 10 day or treatment systemic therapy with fluconazole. However, you should see a medical doctor as well so that any underlying health problems can be treated.

Question 10

how to know if i need candida diet?

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Good for all: The candida diet- which is low in processed sugars would probably benefit many people, even if they dont have a particularly obvious yeast infection. Signs of  yeast overgrowth could include irritability, mood swings, sugar cravings, skin rashes, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, chronic fatigue, rectal and or vaginal itching. There are blood and stool tests that can confirm a candida infection

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