How do you know when there is Candida?

 

By visible symptoms

 

The simplest way to identify and diagnose Candida is by examining the visible symptoms. Often, Candida infections are visible and obvious, and can be diagnosed only by their appearance (especially if it is Candida in the oral cavity or on the skin). Fungus can generally be seen on the area of ​​infection, which brings with it itching (and itching that leads to bleeding), and which is accompanied by redness (which is especially visible when an infection appears on the skin). In the case of Candida in the esophagus, the patient will usually complain of difficulty swallowing or pain while eating.

 

According to appropriate laboratory tests

 

It is not always possible to diagnose Candida only by visible symptoms or those that the patient can complain about. A more thorough and in-depth examination is sometimes needed to find out if the patient is indeed suffering from Candida. Usually, as mentioned, Candida can only be identified by an eye examination and informed assessments by the doctor, but sometimes - for final confirmation that it is indeed Candida - the doctor will ask to take a sample of the area suspected of infection and send it for laboratory testing. In rare cases of Candida in the blood (a very rare case, which is very difficult to diagnose), Candida can be found through appropriate blood tests.

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How do you know if a small child has Candida?

 

The problem with young children when it comes to diagnosing diseases is that they cannot complain about the exact symptoms they are experiencing. This is doubly true when it comes to invisible candida types. In the initial stage, the doctor has to be content only with what he can see with the eye (and sometimes those who have to make do with it are the parents who are much less experienced). They can not complain of pain or itching. But pain can be identified by behavior: As mentioned, Candida can cause pain in eating, so a child or baby who seems to avoid eating is at risk for Candida and it is advisable to ask the doctor to perform the appropriate tests.

 

Who is at risk for an outbreak of infections?

 

There are also certain groups whose risk of getting sick is increasing. Because the infections only break out when the body cannot control the fungus, those who take antibiotics regularly are at increased risk (because the antibiotic kills good bacteria). In addition, someone who is taking drugs that weaken the immune system (drugs that include steroids), or a patient with a disease that weakens the same system (like AIDS), is also at increased risk and should take this into account.