Once the candida has overgrown in the gut, it can exit the intestinal system in what’s been termed ’leaky gut’. This usually happens due to long-term antibiotic use, birth control use for years, and a diet high in refined sugars and processed carbohydrates (like wheat flour). This means the good bacteria are depleted and the Candida is overgrown. If your physician tells you this, they are essentially saying “I don’t know what is causing your stomach pain!!”Ĭandida originates in the gut because the microbiome becomes unbalanced.

Eventually, they will see a gastroenterologist who diagnoses them with irritable bowel syndrome. The classic gut symptoms with Candida are bloating after a meal, excessive gas, and usually constipation. Many Candida patients have a long history of relying on over-the-counter antacids or laxatives to get relief. Why is this? Each doctor tends to focus on just one organ where Candida may be causing symptoms rather than focusing on the big picture. In many of these cases, these clients have been suffering for years with Candida yet visiting these doctors hasn’t got to the root of the problem. The symptoms of candida overgrowth that we most commonly see in clinic are -Ī few other indicators found in women are:Īny if these signs tell me a lot about a clients’ gut health and indicate the likely presence of a yeast overgrowth.

Yeast overgrowth in gut