Candida Infections have been found to be a factor in many health issues and is found in millions of people who cannot figure out what is wrong with them.  Symptoms appear to be very diverse and vary widely from individual to individual.  This is one of the reasons that Candida Albicans is difficult to diagnose.  It also makes it difficult for doctors to understand the symptoms that we all deal with on a daily basis. Does a Candida infection cause sensitivity to light, headaches, allergies etc.? Perhaps, below is a listing of some of the symptoms that may be associated this malady.  Often those suffering from one or more of the symptoms below does not have enough beneficial bacterium in their system.

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problems with short-term memory and concentration

brown colored mucus in the back of the throat

fatigue that prevents you from functioning

painful joints

muscle aches

extreme tightness in the neck and shoulders

acid reflux

chronic sinus problems and headaches including migraines

chronic dental problems

white or blood blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat

un-refreshing sleep

sore throat

white coated tongue

aversion to be touched - "crawling" skin

chronic sinusitis

frequent urination

headaches including migraines

visual blurring

sensitivity to light

eye pain

depression

irritability

anxiety

chronic hives

panic attacks

personality changes

mood swings

chills

night sweats

canker sores

shortness of breath

hypertension/high blood pressure

dizziness and balance problems

sensitivity to heat/cold

alcohol intolerance

gluten intolerance

irregular heartbeat

irritable bowel

constipation and/or diarrhea

painful gas/abdominal bloating

low grade fever or low body temperature

numbness/tingling in the face or extremities

dryness of mouth and eyes

difficulty swallowing

projectile vomiting

menstrual problems (PMS/endometriosis)

recurrent yeast infections

recurrent ear infections

rashes

dry/flaking skin

eczema

dermatitis

acne

skin discoloration/blotchiness

sensitivity to foods

sensitivity to chemicals

sensitivity to odors

anemia

weight changes without changes in diet

lightheadedness

feeling in a fog

fainting

muscle twitching

muscle weakness

jerky-leg syndrome

low sex drive

sensitivity to noise/sounds

jock and rectal itching

chronic athlete's foot

chronic toenail and fingernail fungus

ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

allergies

If a person does not suffer with some combination of these multiple Candida yeast symptoms it is almost impossible for that person to understand what those of us who do suffer contend with on a daily basis.  It is good to have reaffirmation that there may be some common element pulling all of this together.  What a relief to know that we are not out there all on our own.  There are millions of people suffering silently with these problems.

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Candida yeast conditions may be an underlying factor in the following ailments.  However, it is often not diagnosed, misdiagnosed, disputed to even exist or is disregarded all together.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Immune Dysfunction

Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Impotence

Lupus

Hypothyroidism

Chrohn's

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Celiac

Chronic Sinusitis

Atopic Eczema

GI dysbiosis

Adrenal dysfunction

Rosacea

Psoriasis

Macular Degeneration

Barret's Esophagus

Lactose Intolerance

Meniere's  

Depression

Alzheimer's

It may even be related to things like:

Autism

ADHD

ADD

Headaches/migraines

Fatigue - CFS

Schizophrenia