Allergies and yeast infection are closely related. Just as yeast infections are very common, so are yeast allergies. A fungal infection causes and aggravates the allergy. Yeast allergens cause symptoms of hives, itching, nasal congestion, bronchitis, skin rashes, asthma, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Put in simple terms, yeast infection or its overgrowth is the real underlying factor behind the development of allergies. We all think that yeast infections cause itchy, hot and humid enclosed private areas, but studies reveal that an overgrowth of yeast could lead to a weakened immune system. This could lead to more complicated problems such as asthma, food sensitivities, and other health problems that might not otherwise be related to an itchy rash.
Causes of allergic yeast infection:
Have you recently encountered seasonal sneezing and coughing? Or some kind of lactose intolerance? If yes, then you have very well developed some allergy due to yeast. Allergies have many causes, not just necessarily location, time of year, or aging.
The yeast present in your body usually develops from buds and mycelia which are the main cause of creating tiny holes in your intestines. This paves the way for yeast and many other toxins to enter the bloodstream and thus trigger allergic responses. Allergic reactions can also upset the balance of the digestive flora, so that the normal small amounts of yeast spread and begin to grow out of control.
Your body’s immune system is weakened to such an extent that it makes you susceptible to allergies that you were not allergic to before. Allergy can also be defined to include environmental toxins and hypersensitivity to certain foods.
Candidiasis and allergies:
The incidence of yeast overgrowth can lead to many other allergies and yeast infections. When fungal overgrowth is flourishing, toxins from the yeast keep the pH out of balance, thus causing a vicious cycle. When the pH is out of balance, it causes the body chemistry and the hormonal or metabolic chemistry to be altered. One of the most misdiagnosed and overlooked areas in medicine; this could pose a serious health problem.
Some of the important points to keep in mind regarding the interconnection between yeast infections and allergies are:
- When diagnosing an allergic yeast infection, it’s important to consider what types of foods you eat and the types of reactions you have to food.
- Yeast infection can occur when you use antibiotics and birth control pills, as well as other medications that may stimulate yeast overgrowth. But a yeast infection may go undiagnosed without clear clinical signs of the infection. For example, it should not be confused with a local infection such as pain, itching, or a rash. If diagnosed, an antifungal medication or cream is often recommended.
When it comes to allergies and yeast infections, the most important thing to monitor is your medications; it could cause allergic reactions or yeast bloom.