Causes of Candida Infection It is due to the excessive development of this fungus, which has more than a hundred species, the most popular being the Candida albicans, Candida glabrata and C. tropicalis. This fungus can affect the skin, nails and mucous membranes found in the nose, mouth, lungs and stomach, vagina.
Dr. Deny Gamez Zeballos, gynecologist at the San Juan Bautista Clinic comments that people can present sequelae in their health, depending on the type of infection, they can have severe consequences, such as: sterility when it affects the tubes, ectopic pregnancies (out of place) or infections in the abdominal cavity, nails take forms foreign. among other problems.
What is candida?
It is a fungus that exists in various spaces, including the human body. Generally this type of fungus is kept under control in the system, however if a person is sick, receives antibiotic medication or an unbalanced diet they can develop an increase in the amount of fungus in the system, which generates an infection that can present various symptoms.
What are your causes?
The causes of candida infection is due to the excessive development of this fungus, which has more than 100 species, the most popular being Candida albicans, Candida glabrata and C. tropicalis. Each type of infection develops different symptoms and can occur recurrently if not treated in time.
What are your symptoms?
The symptoms vary depending on the area where the infection is found, for example:
– Oral thrush:
Also known as thrush, it is a fungal infection that causes whitish patches in the mouth, reddening of the lips, a burning sensation on the tongue, and decreased sense of taste. This oral infection can generate esophagitis, it develops during food intake spreading the fungus in the esophagus, it usually causes pain when eating food.
– Vaginal infection:
The symptoms of vulvovaginitis are characterized by itching in the intimate area, pain, thick white and odorless discharge, burning sensation when urinating or having sexual intercourse, among others.
– Skin infections:
These types of skin infections cause itchy and red skin rashes, infection of the hair follicles and rashes in the body folds such as the buttocks, under the breasts, etc.
– Bloodstream infection:
The presence of the fungus in the blood is one of the most dangerous and deadly, since it can spread to other parts of the body such as the eyes, kidneys, liver, brain, etc. Some of the symptoms of this invasive infection are fever, nausea, diarrhea, gas, anal itching, and other signs.
What organs does this fungus affect?
This fungus can affect the skin, nails and mucous membranes found in the nose, mouth, lungs and stomach, vagina. However, if the person develops a fungal infection in the blood, it could be an invasive candidiasis that affects more organs of the body such as the brain, eyes, kidneys, among others.
Who are the most prone to this fungus?
People who have a depressed immune system tend to have more complications from this disease. Similarly, it affects immunocompromised patients, long-term hospitalized patients, patients undergoing extensive surgery, catheterization, and those who follow broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy with a higher incidence. Most women usually present vaginal candidiasis at some point in their lives, it is a recurring infection for the female gender.
What would happen if we did not kill this fungus?
People can present sequelae in their health, depending on the type of infection they can have severe consequences, such as the following:
– Sterility when it affects the tubes, ectopic pregnancies (out of place) or infections in the abdominal cavity.
– The nails adopt strange shapes and can cause an infection around them.
– Generalized candidiasis can compromise the health of different organs, which can lead to loss of sight, brain abscesses, cerebrovascular problems, among others.
Advice:
Increase the intake of probiotics in the diet, including yogurt. Photo: Pexels
You should go to the doctor to carry out the analyzes corresponding to the type of candida fungus. Some general recommendations are:
– Avoid antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.
– Control and reduce sugar level.
– Avoid tea and coffee.
– Increase the intake of probiotics in the diet, including yogurt as it contains sugars that are fermentable and also added sweeteners.
– Reduce the intake of yeasts, such as bread, vegetable broth cubes, dried soybeans, as well as dairy products and fermented drinks.
Treatment
It begins with the identification of the source of infection, it can be inside the organism or in an external element (catheters), then the medication is implemented. Antifungals can clear up yeast infections in most people, the type of drug will depend on the type of yeast and the severity of the infection. Those people who have a weak immune system may receive more difficult and longer treatment.
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