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Doctor insights on: White Spots In Stool Candida

Have you travelled: Lately? Sound like eggs possibly parasitic. You need a stool exam for "ova and parasites" Speak with your Primary Care Professional!

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See an ID doctor: If you are an adult, not diabetic or on antibiotics or steroids and have thrush you must be tested for HIV disease and have your immunity assessed. Thrush seldom occurs in normal adults, and particularly when it fails to respond to standard treatment it is an ominous sign. ...Read more

Post-nasal drainage: Your symptoms are probably just due to some post-nasal drainage which can cause throat pain/irritation and cough. Red and white sports on tonsils are not too concerning. The white spot is likely debris (called a tonsillolith). They are annoying but not dangerous. The red patch is probably from irritation from the drainage. Try antihistamine or steroid nose spray. ...Read more

Yeast again.: The yeast infection may not have been completely treated by one pill. Try the over-the-counter yeast meds for 7 days and see if goes away. Or see doc for further treatment. Avoid animal products with added hormones and antibiotics. ...Read more

See an OB/GYN: You need to be examined and treated by a professional. Cannot diagnose this on the internet, or fix your car. ...Read more

Swab: Men can have candida infection of the penis and it is called balanitis. It typically manifest as white itchy patches on the glans of the penis. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor may swab around glans penis and under the foreskin, and send this sample for laboratory culture of the organism and the typical microscopic appearance of the spores and hyphae ...Read more

Yes: Tr with Mycostatin (nystatin) susp tesp 4 times day swish and swallow. ...Read more

Byproduct: Of normal digestive processes. Unlikely to represent any pathologic process but if other associated symptoms would seek evaluation. ...Read more

Probably not worms: Any change in your diet will cause changes to your stool. There is a good chance that you are not completely chewing the pine nuts. ...Read more

Mucus on stool?: Mucus discharge occurs in up to 50% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, with or without pain. Mucus may also be produced in response to partial obstruction, chronic constipation, rectal dysfunction, infection, & even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum, among others. ...Read more

No: It is not feasible to know what the white spots are without examining the material. However, if you do not have any symptoms it is not likely to be any thing serious.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex.
Get HPV vaccine. ...Read more

Not much: Gallstones and "white spots" in the stool may or may not be related. Gallstones are a common condition in the human population and many times just happen for no reason at all.
White spots in the stool should be evaluated by a complete GI (gastroenterology) exam. ...Read more

Many possibilities: See a GI doctor. Write out a full history. Bring with you any medical records you have, and get full evaluated. Hope this is better soon. ...Read more

Likely nothing: Abnormal. Constipation and mucus in stool may explain both dark and light spots. Drink enough water so that your urine is watery, colorless and odorless. Increase your intake of fiber. You may wish to take a fiber laxative like Metamucil to relieve the constipation. ...Read more

Speak with doctor: Would like to help but not enough information provided to offer any specific advice. The most common cause of blood in the stool is bleeding internal hemorrhoids. But there can be other causes also. If you are concerned speak with your doctor or speak with a doctor online here at Health Tap. For information on hemorrhoids see: http:///wb. Md/1Jj80zo ...Read more

White spots: White spots in baby's stool may be due to medication, curdled milk or possibly lack of bile as long as your baby is feeding well and gaining weight I would not be concerned. ...Read more

He needs to see a: Gastroenterologist. Could be a sign of malabsorption, inflammation or infection of intestine? Hope he feels better! ...Read more

? medicines: Besides foods, the most common reason is medicines that have small capsules within a capsule that enables delivery of the medicine beyond the stomach to avoid harsh acid. There are many medicines, including over the counter or even dietary supplements that use microcapsules. However, if with pain, nausea, blood, fever, or recent change in bowel habits, would suggest following up with a doctor ...Read more

No: Stool color changes usually are very nonspecific. ...Read more

It does not sound like anything alarming.: I would agree with your Dr. That this doesn't sound like anything to worry about. ...Read more

Stop worrying: If you feel generally well, are maintaining your weight, and can take part successfully in sports, then there's no reason to concern yourself with the vagaries of stool color and complexion. You describe some abdominal pain and you do need to find out whether this should be managed as functional bowel disease, or whether you have gallstones, or if there's any evidence it may be something else. ...Read more

Blood: 1. Hemorrhoids
2. Anal fissure

Unlikely: Please see your health provider for further assessment ...Read more

A parasitic: Infection like a tapeworm could present that way. If this continues to occur have your health ; stool checked by your doctor. Possible causes of white spots in stool can be increased mucus in the stool because of irritation of the gastrointestinal tract or infections. Some foods can cause this. A gallstone when passed could have this coloration. ...Read more

OK: Sounds like you answered your own question here. I suspect the raw peanuts are not being fully digested and that is what is in your stool. Try stopping the raw peanuts in your diet, and see if the problem goes away. If not, then get checked. Best wishes. ...Read more

See a dermatologist: Why candida overgrowth? There is always a reason. Beware of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) as it is a sleeping pill and will not reduce your itch. Claims for "paleo" diet do not make sense to scientists or physicians. You may have a type of intertrigo. Are you very heavy? ...Read more

Change your diet: You could try some of these suggestions first: eliminate starches and sugars from diet. Eat lots of veggies and protein, less sweet fruits, no starches or sguar. A clove of garlic a day inhibits yeast, and so does a supplement called capryllic acid. Take a good probiotic daily, and also one that has saccaromyces in it: that's a friendly yeast that competes with candida. ...Read more

Have to see it: Hi! Small amount of mucus in stool can be normal. Rectal/anal candidiasis would give you other symptoms. If this issue persists, it would be most helpful if you see a doctor and bring a sample of stool with you (in a small clean jar, can keep tightly closed in fridge for 3-5 days). ...Read more

Why ever?: Candida albicans is a normal component of the gut background flora. It can occupy up to 5% of the dry weight of your stool at any one time. Many alternative health providers try to sell the idea that this is the cause of many vague health problems and often have a list of dozens. I would not waste my time with this. ...Read more

Maybe: The two aren't related, however. Which is to say, that the candida in your vagina is albicans (most typically) and the candida (if that's what it is) on your toenail would be a different species of candida. Unless you have diabetes or some other medical condition that puts you at risk for getting candida in multiple areas of the body at the same time, the 2 aren't related. There is cream for toe! ...Read more

Please see: Please see a gastroenterologist for this evaluation ...Read more

Blood sugar test: Need to determine if pt is diabetic or has family history of diabetes. ...Read more

Don't know: I don't know, but I wouldn't worry about it. "sweet smelling stool" is not a sign of anything bad that we learn about in medical school. It could be worse...It could smell like stool! ...Read more

Candida "overtrowth": ...or "systemic candidasis" is an urban myth. I'm afraid you have been induced into some tests (probably expensive) that were unnecessary and do not explain any symptoms you may have; they don't need treatment. Candida is normal on the skin and in the intestines and genital tract. Disregard these test results and see your doctor about any symptoms or health concerns that you have. Good luck! ...Read more

Alternate diagnoses: While possible, Candida overgrowth would not cause you above symptoms. Would need to rule out alternate conditions, such as a fistula or rectal prolapse. You need further tests, best with a gastroenterologist specializing in rectal disorders. ...Read more

No: This will not make your stools smell of fish. ...Read more

Normal pattern: Candida comprises about 5% of the dry weight of fecal matter in most humans. ...Read more

No worries!: "Systemic yeast" is an urban myth -- often used to explain any number of symptoms but not an accepted medical entity, at least not by the scientific medicine community. It is normal to have yeasts in the intestine anmd to be visible in feces. Also, "stool analysis" is pretty much a waste of time and money, except in very specific circumstances and if recommended by an appropriate specialist. ...Read more

Not necessarily: The germs of thrush, Candida Albicans are normal findings in the GI tract. It is swallowed as a random part of our ingested material and comprises 5% +/- of our stool. When present it can form irritating patches on a variety of surfaces from the mouth to the anus and beyond. Critically ill (ICU) patients may have this germ in the blood, they are normal in your spit and stool. ...Read more

Where?: Candida/yeast can infect several areas of the body including mouth, esophagus, skin, vagina etc... White coating on the tongue or inside cheeks may be candida but the best way is to get your symptoms checked out by an expert to make sure there is nothing concerning going on. Once you know nothing "bad" is going on then you can use supplements and be assured that you are not masking anything. ...Read more