It's a fungal infection caused by Candida Albicans and other Candida species. This can affect many parts of the human body. Common symptoms are related to infection of the mouth, genitals, digestive system and the skin. It is also a problem for babies and their mothers. Intense itches, sore areas and burning sensations are the main symptoms.
It is not true that candida is impossible to cure. The truth is that it is quite simple if you understand it well. Candida is caused by an infection of a yeast that is naturally present in the body.
Although various creams are available which will treat candida, a sufferer of it is likely to be prone to infection due to their body's inability to control the yeast infection. A very healthy body can control the yeast which is present and prevent infection.
Often, people associate candida with a vaginal infection. Actually, the Candida Albicans bacteria is often seen in 1 in 5 healthy vaginas although it can also be found in the mouths of healthy women, men and children,as well. Sufferers normally just have extremely light symptoms and sometimes these symptoms are mis-diagnosed as something else or are completely ignored.
Some capsules, particularly antibiotics, can cause candida symptoms because they upset the balance of good and bad bacteria within the human body. The antibiotics stop the helpful bacteria which allows the Candida bacteria to grow and cause the candida infection.
In babies, the symptoms can be quite differing. They sometimes show signs of a white residue on the tongue although this on its own does not indicate a candida infection. Patches of white in different regions of the mouth are more likely signs of candida infection and can be quite painful for the infant resulting in crying during feeds or while sucking on bottles or dummies.
Candida is difinately curable without creams. The creams and capsules will normally remedy the immediate symptoms but the underlying cause of the symptoms is an upset between good and bad bacteria. Getting this balance right will cure your candida infection symptoms for good and without the use of creams.