Are you dealing with continued gut issues, rashes, itching, and mental or behavioral changes? If so, you might be dealing with candida overgrowth. Here are some signs and symptoms of this condition so you can talk to a doctor and look for treatment options.
✅ Skin and Nail Infections
If you have been getting consistent infections of your skin or nails, that might be a sign that you have candida overgrowth. This includes persistent infections of the nails, particularly with your toenails, as well as athlete’s foot and similar skin infections, which may benefit from evaluation and treatment through Functional Medicine Los Angeles.
✅ Vaginal Infections
Another type of infection that occurs frequently with candida overgrowth is when you have vaginal infections. This includes chronic yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and persistent anal itching.
✅ Digestive Issues
Naturally, candida overgrowth can cause quite a few different gut and digestive issues as well. This might include constipation and/or diarrhea, stomach cramps, general upset and nausea, vomiting, and bloating or gas. You might also have an increase in gut issues related to conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, which can be triggered by the candida in your body—making it important to seek guidance from functional medicine doctors.
✅ Mental and Behavioral Changes
What some people don’t realize is that the mental or emotional symptoms they are having are worsened by candida overgrowth. To start with, you might have fatigue or just feel worn down most of the day. It can affect your memory and concentration, lead to brain fog, affect your focus, and increase stress or anxiety. While these are not always caused by candida overgrowth, they can still be common symptoms, so it is a good idea to get tested if you have mental health or behavioral changes—something that can be thoroughly evaluated through Los Angeles Functional Medicine.
✅ Skin Conditions
Aside from infections of the skin, there are also other issues that can be symptoms of candida overgrowth. For example, if you have a lot of itching on your skin, it might be from candida overgrowth. There are also chronic skin conditions very closely related to an increase of candida in the body, including rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and hives. If you have an increase in these skin conditions, you should look into getting tested for candida overgrowth.
If you have candida overgrowth, your Functional Medicine Practitioner can test your blood to confirm the diagnosis. You will then be treated with a combination of herbs,