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Humans are a swirling mass of bacteria intermingled with various yeasts; which usually exist harmoniously within the body. Typically the \u2018good\u2019 bacteria and the immune system keeps the candida levels under control. However, sometimes this doesn\u2019t happen and then the candida can multiply.<\/p>
This can be because the bacteria levels are disrupted<\/strong> \u2026. For the fungi to start populating the body (either inside or outside), the body has to allow for this overgrowth. By this I mean that there is a bacterial imbalance and so the body\u2019s environment becomes right for the fungi overgrowth.<\/p> Or this can be because the immune system is compromised<\/strong> \u2026. Once the fungi bed down and start populating they give off spores called mycotoxins that trigger the immune response. Once the immune system gets involved it fights off the fungi and the normal balance is reinstated. However, sometimes this doesn\u2019t happen if the immune system is compromised.<\/p> But what can this be caused by \u2026<\/strong><\/p> These overgrowths often occur in localised areas like the stomach or vagina and thus cause symptoms in that area. Yet, they can also cause a range of other symptoms (such as tiredness, fatigue, recurrent UTIs etc). These are often overlooked unless there\u2019s a direct symptom (e.g. thrush). It\u2019s also important to note that these over growths can occur at any point in your life from birth to older age.<\/p> <\/p>