Systemic Yeast Infections & Leaky Gut Syndrome

Systemic yeast infections can occur in nearly anyone. This can and often is, a symptom of leaky gut syndrome. Although they are most common in those who have a weakened immune system, or in people who have undergone a treatment with antibiotics. Although powerless to do anything against viruses, antibiotics are good at dealing with bacteria. If you have suffered from a strep throat, ear infection, or are recovering from surgery, you probably will have taken antibiotics to deal with the bacteria causing your illness or to prevent infection after surgery. The problem is that antibiotics will not make any distinction between bad bacteria and good ones.

There are actually plenty of good bacteria in our bodies, and they perform a number of valuable functions such as helping with the digestion of our food. Some bacteria actually make vitamins for us. Another way that beneficial bacteria work for us is by keeping Candida yeast at a low level. All of us have yeast in our bodies, and as long as it is suppressed, it will not harm us. However, after a course of antibiotics, it is probable that many of the helpful bacteria will have been killed off along with the bad. If this happens, it is likely that the yeast will proliferate and overgrow. Once Candida yeast has reached a certain stage, it will change to a fungal form, and this is where the trouble really begins.

When Candida mutates into a fungus, it produces hyphae, which are the fungal equivalent of roots. These hyphae have the ability to penetrate the walls of both the small and large intestines. Penetration means that spaces are created between the cells of the intestines, increasing intestinal permeability. Once the way has been opened, all sorts of contaminants can be introduced into the body. Particles of undigested food and fat will seep through into the body cavity and will be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Other digestive products, such as acids and enzymes will also enter the blood. Very often, this will cause an autoimmune response that can result in such conditions as Crohn’s disease or arthritis. The sad thing is that most physicians will never suspect that leaky bowels are probably at the heart of these problems. Because the root cause of the problem generally goes undetected, it is unlikely that most patients will have leaky gut testing performed.

Leaky gut syndrome can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, and it is sometimes the very vagueness of these symptoms, and the fact that they can be ascribed to a number of conditions that often prevents their correct diagnosis. Naturally, the gastrointestinal system is one of the first places where leaky bowel syndrome symptoms will show up. The patient will often experience diarrhea and bloating after eating. Perversely, leaky gut can also cause constipation.

Those suffering from acid reflux or acid indigestions often have leaky bowels at the center of their problems. Headaches are not uncommon from those suffering from this condition, and behavior changes are also possible, such as irritability, nervousness, mood swings, and even aggression.

The persistent bladder and vaginal infections that many women suffer from are often the result of an undiagnosed case of leaky gut syndrome. Anyone suffering from these and the above problems should definitely undergo leaky gut testing to see whether this is what is causing your health problems. There are a number of conventional and naturalistic approaches to treating this syndrome, and you may well have to try several treatments before getting relief.

By: Deborah Flemming

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