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Candida

One of the improved diagnostics and individual care that will efficiently treat the yeast infections that will make the residents of the Houston area assured of the quality and stability of their digestive health and well-being in the midst of one-stop shopping will be the Candida management in the GastroDoxs in Jersey Village.

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Symptoms

What Is Candida?

Candida in normal life is a type of yeast that inhabits your mouth, gut and in your skin and does not cause any harm. When out of control, however, it can be the cause of unbecoming symptoms as far as the digestive system, vitality, and skin condition are concerned. Luckily, Candida overgrowth is curable as long as it is timely diagnosed and an action is taken.

Common Symptoms

When there is too much Candida, then you will see:

  • Itchy or scabby skin, hot, rash or damp
  • Mouth holes or tongue holes
  • Others of the symptoms are bowel swellings, stomach gas or light pains
  • Being tired or sleepy-headed
  • soft or more or less soft stools or gaps in the bathroom

Causes

The reasons of the Candida overgrowth may be extremely numerous:

  • Take the antibiotics that disturb your normal intestinal flora
  • High consumption of food with high sugar content or high processed food
  • Immunodeficiency (e.g. diabetes)
  • Hormonal changes during pregnancy
  • Wearing stuffy or stuffy clothes
  • It is malpractice in wet humid areas
  • Stress or insomnia, and can exacerbate the symptoms
Treatment

Treatment Options for Candida in Jersey Village

Therapy encompasses a change in diet, dietary nutritional supplements, topical and oral antifungal agent, lifestyle change:

  • Low-sugar diet: There is no possibility to eat processed carbohydrates and refined sugar, and leave Candera starved in order that the balance would be restored.
  • Multi-strain probiotics: Multi-strain probiotics of high level preserve the flora in the gut and prevent the growth of the yeast.
  • Topical antifungal creams: It will remove the itching and rash owing to the support of antifungal creams or ointments (when the skin or vagina is irritated).
  • Oral antifungal therapy: It is an oral medication (eg. 150mg /day Diflucan 1-2 weeks) which is used when there is a systemic overgrowth.
  • Conditions of hygiene and dressing: Warm conditions must be clean and dry and the clothing must be breathable with minimal exacerbations.
  • Stress management/ sleep: Some of the activities that will be of help to your immune system are meditation, exercise as well as sleeping schedule.

Ready to Find Relief from Candida?

With a developed staff in GastroDoxs, patients will be able to receive patient-centred and personalized services in the management of Candida overgrowth and other digestive issues in Jersey Village. The undesired symptoms should not keep you down- you can call us now 832-632-4070 or make an appointment online and make the first step toward being in a state of constant comfort and health.

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candida overgrowth?

The Candida overgrowth are the surplus Candida that are commonly present in the mouth, gut or the skin of the body that surpasses the normal amounts that give rise to the symptoms like itch, digestive, fatigue or white spots.

Is Candida as sexually transmitted disease?

No. Intrinsic determinants that lead to Candida overgrowth tend to involve the use of antibiotics, changes in diet, hormonal fluctuation or immunosuppression- not sexual infectivity.

Can Candida lead to a UTI?

Yes. When entering the urinary tract, the Candida can infect the fungi with the fungal urinary tract infection and reveal such symptoms as burning, urge, or hazy urine.

How does Candide look like in the stool?

Candida may also bring about the dislocation of bowel or the increase of the frequency of bowel in comparison with the case and in the form of tiny white mass or granules in the feces.

How long does treatment take?

Cases of Candida are mild and normally healed in 1-2 weeks through antifungal treatment and dietary modifications. Chronic and severe ones can take weeks and months to cure.

In combination with Diflucan how do we administer Candida?

The adult is usually administered with the dose of Diflucan (fluconazole) of 150 mg/kg/day during 1-2 weeks. Depending on your condition your doctor can add/adjust the dose and length.

Can diet alone fix Candida?

Even though the reduction of the sugar and refined carbohydrates will also contribute to the course of controlling the growth of the yeast, the patient will be prescribed to use an antifungal drug or supplement to ensure the complete recovery.

How can I prevent Candida overgrowth?

Probiotics must be taken in loose and breathable clothing, high standards in hot or damp environment, post-acidophilic precaution, minimal sugar intake, and processed food.

When should I see a doctor?

A case scenario in which your symptoms are not getting better in a few days, and it is getting better and disrupting your daily process

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