Systemic
infections are not easy to treat. ED Protocol Book Review For most people, treatment for such
diseases consists of potent cocktails of antibiotics or antifungals.
Candidiasis is one of these infections that require constant
attention and treatment. The flip side of this is that Candidiasis is
very treatable and the existing treatments show excellent prognosis.
However, treatment of this disease can be very costly could take a
very long time to clear.
Candida
Albicans exists naturally in the body, especially in the intestines.
Normally, these fungi do not cause harm to a healthy body.
Unfortunately, though, if there is an overgrowth of these fungi, it
could cause a systemic infection (an infection that affects your
whole body). Some causes of Candidiasis are the misuse or overuse of
antibiotics, deficient diet, exposure to germs, stress and lowered
immune response, sedentary lifestyle, and others.
Treatment
for Candida include
Potent
Antifungals - the patient will be given systemic antifungals such as
Nizoral, Diflucan, and Nystatin. The treatment period using these
antifungals typically extends over many months and requires high
dosages. Some people exhibit side effects upon using the said
antifungals. They are effective even though they take some time to
fully clear the infection.
Acidophilus
and Lactobacilus strains - these probiotic supplements help right the
intestinal flora, and keep the balance of bacteria in the body in
check. These supplements are typically 1000mg strong and are taken
twice a day indefinitely.
The
use of such probiotics helps prevent the recurrence of Candida
overgrowth. Fortunately, even for those without systemic yeast
infections, the use of probiotics has a beneficial effect. There are
commercially available probiotic drinks and supplements for everyday
use, and can be easily purchased at any supermarket.
Colloidal
Silver - this was used as an antimicrobial agent long before
antibiotics came along. This is to be taken twice a day for three to
nine months. There are purported side-effects such as a discoloration
in the skin, but have not been verified.
Candida
Diet - a low sugar, low starch, low processed food diet. The Candida
Diet can bring relief to some symptoms of systemic Candidiasis in as
little as two to four weeks. This diet can be used in conjunction
with other existing treatments and is a very viable solution to
Candidiasis.
