Once the yeast has morphed into its aggressive mycelial form, it can penetrate the gut lining by secreting inflammatory chemicals which weaken the wall and allow the root-like structures to pierce it, leading to a leaky gut. Drug therapy: mainly antibiotics, steroids, hormone therapies, or immuno-suppressive drugs.High blood sugar levels caused either by a high sugar diet, stress or diabetes.Excess female hormones, for example as a result of multiple pregnancies, HRT, the Pill, during a pre-menstruation phase or the menopause.A breakdown in the immune system, as in the case of M.E., chemotherapy or HIV, or burn-out.Depletion of the gut's friendly bacteria, sometimes caused by long-term antibiotic treatment or gastric infection.In my experience, the five major causes of Candida overgrowth include: Once this happens, the yeast can actually change form, from a small non-invasive organism into its aggressive and invasive fungal form which develops root-like structures called mycelia, more of which later. If you have ever noticed how mushrooms pop up on a dewy lawn overnight, you get the picture of how quickly yeast can grow, given the right environment. However, there are certain conditions which allow the yeast organisms to explode very quickly from a normally small population group into an enormous domineering fungal overgrowth. It may even have the beneficial effect of helping to remove excess heavy metal toxins from our bodies. It often surprises people to find out that Candida lives in our gut naturally, alongside other microscopic bowel flora, without causing us any harm. Once it has been established that there is a Candida overgrowth, I usually set about treating the Candida, which then leaves a clearer clinical picture regarding what is needed to treat M.E. still escapes us, the causes of Candida problems are much clearer, which happily makes it easier to treat. Whereas a definitive underlying cause of M.E. However, although Candida alone doesn't cause M.E., it mimics the symptoms so closely that distinguishing between the two can sometimes be difficult. person has been given several courses of antibiotics, which further encourage the overgrowth of yeast. From my experience, I would suggest that a Candida overgrowth may result from the immune breakdown in M.E., especially if the sufferer relies on sugar as an energy source (which feeds the yeast) and/or coffee, which raises blood sugar levels. has a Candida problem, but I think it is an issue for a significant proportion of sufferers, particularly people who also have food intolerances, bloating, thrush, or an itchy anus.Ĭandida is a yeast which naturally lives in the human intestine, but under certain conditions the normally small Candida population can explode with serious consequences to health. Other common symptoms which are much more specific to Candida include hormonal symptoms such as severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), mood swings (especially depression), pain behind the breast bone, intolerance to strong odours, dandruff, athlete’s foot, visual disturbances, oral or genital thrush, an itchy anus and a feeling of bloating or flatulence. Many of the symptoms of Candida overgrowth are similar to M.E., and may include long-term debilitating fatigue, headaches, food intolerances or an irregular bowel habit, joint and muscle pain, and brain fog. and Candida a close but sometimes confusing association.
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