Bad ecology, unbalanced nutrition and suffocation of immunity leads to activation of growth of fungi living in the body. In the process of their life, damage to the mucosa occurs, which causes candidiasis of the intestine. The disease disrupts the digestive tract, significantly worsening the quality of life. Exclusion of provoking factors and observance of all the doctor's recommendations will help to balance the microflora.
Causes of Candidiasis of the Intestine
Mushrooms Candida are an integral part of the microflora of the body. But their number is negligible, and therefore they do not affect health in any way. However, the emergence of a favorable environment for bacteria, leads to their increased growth leading to the formation of candidiasis.
Factors that provoke the development of this pathology include:
- disruption of endocrine system function;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- decreased immunity due to stress, antibiotic intake, pregnancy;
- oncological pathologies, chemotherapy;
- diseases associated with hematopoiesis;
- long-term use of glucocosteroids.
In addition, the diet and lifestyle of the patient have a significant impact. Deficiency in nutrition of vitamins and proteins, consumption of alcohol and fast food promotes the growth of pathogenic fungi.
Signs of candidiasis of the intestine
The disease has a number of characteristic symptoms, according to which the doctor will be able to diagnose. In each case, the disease is accompanied by a loose stool, a feeling of heaviness and frequent emptying.
The following features also stand out:
- pain in the stomach or in the peritoneum;
- increased gassing;
- a violation of appetite;
- In the patient's stool, bloody or curdled inclusions are observed.
On the course of pathological processes, and the problem with the skin. On the face, back and chest appears acne, inflammation and rashes. The patient deteriorates the general condition, he becomes irritable, weakened and feels sleep problems.
How to get rid of intestinal candidiasis?
Measures to combat candidiasis and stop the growth of microorganisms include taking medication, normalizing nutrition and restoring immune defense.
In the treatment of a non-invasive form of candidiasis, medications that are not absorbed into the bloodstream are used, because they affect only the mucous membrane. To such medicines carry:
- Nystatin ;
- Natamycin;
- LeVorin.
When diagnosing the invasive form, the patient is given Fluconazole or Ketoconazole.
Important importance is given to the restoration of normal intestinal microflora. To do this, in conjunction with the above tablets from intestinal candidiasis appoint:
- Linex;
- Enterol;
- Bifidumfibacterin.
Taking medication allows you to populate the intestines with beneficial bacteria.
Nutrition for candidiasis of the intestine
To cleanse the body of toxins and products of the activity of bacteria, as well as to restore the body, it is necessary to adhere to such rules in nutrition:
- Exclude from the diet simple carbohydrates (honey, jam, sugar, juices, fructose, corn, alcohol).
- Enrich the menu with fermented milk products (kefir, yogurt).
- Meat and fish should be boiled or steamed.
- Eat more fresh fruit.
Treatment of intestinal candidiasis with folk remedies
Speeding recovery can be done by resorting to home remedies:
- Before going to bed, they recommend drinking a glass of kefir with the addition of chopped garlic cloves.
- A decoction of herbs (calendula, chamomile, sage, St. John's wort and yarrow) is also useful. Insist for fifteen minutes and drink a mug a day.
- Beneficial effect of oatmeal and broths of oatmeal.