Is it Candida or Parasites in your gut, making you sick?
If you suspect a gut infection make sure you do not shoot your body with n-number of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, etc. You need to first identify what is exactly in your gut that is making you fall sick over and over again. This can be done by knowing (i) the correct symptoms and (ii) performing investigations.
Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth :
- Salt and sugar cravings
- Bad breathe
- Oral Thrush
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Chronic yeast infection
Symptoms of Parasitic Infection
- Anal itching
- Pain or fluttering in the gut
- Constant hunger
- Iron deficiency
- Insomnia
- Eye Floaters
- Teeth Grinding
And the common symptoms of both of these infections are
- Acne/rashes
- Hair loss
- Brain fog
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Anxiety
- IBS
- Gas and Bloating
- Trouble losing or gaining weight
- Fatigue
- Adrenal issues
To rule out what is exactly the root cause of your gut issues some important investigations need to be performed like Candida Albicans antibodies, antibodies for H.pylori, Stool Comprehensive tests, SIBO, GIFX, and GI mapping.