Fungal infections are diseases caused by fungi.

Fungal infections are most commonly found on the skin, nails, in the mouth (oral thrush), throat, lungs, urinary tract (UTI), and other areas. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe, depending on the type of fungus involved.

It has been stated by many health-care professionals that virtually everyone exhibits minor symptoms of fungal infection, while about one third of the population (at least in the West) is severely affected, and in our experience over many years we support this remarkable assertion.

In many cases, a definite diagnosis is very difficult, if not impossible.

Sometimes only a series of vague symptoms shows the patient that everything is not all that well, and at times no end of medical tests, examinations or pathology (lab) tests will confirm a definite “disease”.

Sometimes an inexperienced practitioner will overlook many of the the vague symptoms described below and treat the patient for something other than fungal infection.

We know this all too well, after having helped countless patients with fungal infection for years who had visited other practitioners of natural and Western medicine and were diagnosed with indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, parasites, constipation, gallstones, inflammatory bowel disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and a whole host of other complaints.

Some of these patients were truly desperate to get help and had become disillusioned about treatment and wondered if they would ever get well. Some of these patients have proven to be quite difficult cases to deal with, and is it any wonder?

Individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for these infections.

Before we discuss the signs and symptoms, it’s important to note that there are various types of fungal infections. Based on our experience, the major ones include:

• Candida(Yeast Infections)
• Ringworm
• Onychomycosis(Toenail Fungus)
• Jock Itch

So what are some signs and symptoms of fungal infection?

Here is a list of the most common signs and symptoms we have seen in our practice spanning twenty years.

You may well recognize some right away, others you may need to think about.

Here are the most common signs and symptoms:

• Itching (that drives you crazy), soreness, rashes (we have seen many with recurring skin issues)
• Toenail fungus
• Athlete’s Foot
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Digestive issues (bloating, flatulence (gas), stomach pain, sibo)
• Food allergies, carbohydrate craving
• Recurring vaginal yeast infections (thrush)
• Impaired memory, poor concentration, a “foggy” brain with feelings of unreality, and general weakness
• Recurring UTIs
• Menstrual irregularities
• Stiff, creaking and painful joints
• Muscle/Joint pain
• Inhalant allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities
• Mucus or catarrh, hay fever, sinusitis, persistent cough
• Discoloured nails, acne and other skin eruptions ( nail and skin issues are classic tell-tale symptoms of fungus),

Fungal infection may also contribute significantly to the causation of a number of medical conditions as diverse as premenstrual tension, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria (itchy skin/hives), adrenal fatigue, ileocaecal valve dysfunction (pain in the gut), and childhood hyperactivity.

If you believe you have a fungal infection, we highly recommend taking our Candida Yeast Infection Quiz by clicking here. The quiz is free and provides instant results, helping you understand the severity of your condition.

If you still have questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected] to discuss your case.