{"id":2458,"date":"2019-04-05T11:37:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T06:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayucliniko.com\/articles\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2019-04-05T11:39:19","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T06:09:19","slug":"ayurvedic-treatment-for-candida-an-insidious-yeast-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayucliniko.com\/articles\/ayurvedic-treatment-for-candida-an-insidious-yeast-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayurvedic Treatment for Candida (An Insidious Yeast Infection)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Various types of fungus live on the internal and external side on the human body, Candida is most probably found on our body and the most common cause of fungal infection. It is a yeast that normally occurs in the mouth and groin region. 20 species are available of candida but the most common is Candida albicans<\/em>. Some of it is found on many sites of the body like skin, mouth, and vagina. It is the condition, that is not harmful to the body but there are some causes which promotes the growth of fungus and then produces negative effects on our body. Candida overgrowth is called candidiasis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Treatment
Ayurvedic Treatment for Candida (An Insidious Yeast Infection)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • When patient takes more antibiotic medicines for any bacterial infection (such as skin infection or inflammatory disease. <\/li>
  • Pregnancy <\/li>
  • lack of hygiene during menstruation which can spread through use of cloth or any other unhealthy way to manage the bleeding<\/li>
  • Chronic exposure to water<\/li>
  • Weak immune system <\/li>
  • Through disease like diabetes <\/li>
  • High intake of the carbohydrates, refined grains <\/li>
  • Environmental toxins <\/li>
  • High alcohol intake <\/li>
  • Taking oral contraceptives <\/li>
  • High-stress levels <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Types <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1. Thrush (Oropharyngeal Candidiasis) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    when candidiasis affects the mouth and throat region, this is called Thrush. It is most commonly seen in newborns babies. Unhygienic oral or removable dentures can be the cause of risk which can increase the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Genital Yeast Infection (Genital Candidiasis) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It is also called a yeast infection. 75 % of women are infected at least one time of their lifetime. Males are also affected but less commonly seen.\u00a0 Mostly candida is present in the groin region after that chances of some circumstances the infection is increased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Bloodstream (Invasive Candidiasis) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When candida yeast passes out in the bloodstream (like through medical device or instrument), it moves to all over the organs. And after that causes a major life-threatening problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Diaper rash (especially in children) etc <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Yeast
    Yeast Infection<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Signs and Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    • Fever\nand Chills \u2013 when candida yeast affects the\nbloodstream, of the body the infected blood passes through the body tissues\nand organs <\/li>
    • Genital\ninfest infection (extreme itchiness on the vagina, redness or inflammation of\nthe vagina and vulva (the external part of the female genitals, discomfort\nduring sex, thick white discharge from the vagina like cottage cheese) and in\nmen, groin region is affected through yeast infection and on penis outer side\nsome rashes are seen. <\/li>
    • Tiredness\nand fatigue \u2013 it is developed due to the low functioning of the immune system<\/li>
    • Weak\nimmune system \u2013 fungal infection affects\nthe immune system and after that patient\nfeels very lethargic <\/li>
    • Urinary\ntract infection -in vaginitis, there is a risk of urinary tract infection.  <\/li>
    • Digestive\nissues \u2013 when good bacteria live in our gut, our\ngut is considered healthy but due to\nsome conditions, there is a decrease in the healthy bacteria in the gut which causes some problems like- constipation,\ndiarrhea, acidity, and belching<\/li>
    • Sinus\ninfections (it includes a runny nose,\nloss of smell and itching in the nasal region <\/li>
    • Nail\ninfections due to in touch with the water for a long time <\/li>
    • joints\npain so it causes arthritis or osteomyelitis and hips and knees mostly infected\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Complications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      • It\ncauses harmful effects on esophagus, heart valves, intestine, liver,\nlungs etc <\/li>
      • It can cause problems during pregnancy. <\/li>
      • Disturbs the normal sex activity <\/li>
      • It\ncauses sexually transmitted diseases<\/li>
      • Eczema <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n