Candidiasis, therefore, are fungal infections caused by species of Candida - like Candida albicans - which can affect different parts of the body such as skin, oral cavity (thrush), genitals (vaginal candidiasis) and intestines (intestinal candidiasis).
However, often - albeit improperly - the term "candida" is used as a synonym for "candidiasis".
For further information: Candida , changes in intestinal and vaginal pH, incorrect nutrition, etc. they may vary according to the site affected by the infection and its severity. Below, we will report some examples.
Candidiasis of the genitals can be the cause of: vaginitis, vulvovaginitis, balanitis, intimate burning, intimate itching, irritation, the appearance of caseous discharge, pain during urination and / or during sexual intercourse.
In the presence of candidiasis of the oral cavity (thrush) can occur: appearance of whitish plaques especially on the tongue and, less often, on the palate.
In the presence of intestinal candidiasis, on the other hand, the following can occur: swelling, meteorism, slowdown of digestive processes, pain and intestinal cramps.
with antifungal action. In some cases, moreover, the doctor could also evaluate the prescription of drugs or products based on lactic ferments or plant extracts that may prove useful to restore the normal intestinal or vaginal bacterial flora, to contribute to the elimination of the infection itself and / or to increase the body's immune defenses.
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