Cause of esophageal candidiasis?
June 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Infection Male Yeast
I’m a 22 year old male and was recently diagnosed with a yeast infection in my throat. No history of yeast problems – no thrush or skin infections. Also no problems with anxiety or depression.
Blood work is all within range, liver enzymes are normal. Negative for HIV, diabetes, Celiac, reflux, parasites. I’ve had a slew of tests run (Abdominal CT, Ultrasound, Barium Swallow) and everything looks normal except for swollen tonsils and a kidney stone. An ENT said my tonsils don’t look cancerous.
I’m running out of money and having the same symptoms – dysphagia, excessive belching and bloating, weight loss (25 lbs) and no energy (I used to be a gym rat). Any ideas?
Candida esophagitis is caused by the yeast Candida. It occurs when the yeast spreads from the mouth down the esophagus.
The condition is often a sign of a weakened immune system. The following raise your risk for Candida infections:
* AIDS
* Chemotherapy
* Diabetes
* Leukemia or lymphoma
* Organ transplants
* Other conditions that suppress or weaken the immune system
Oral thrush or a yeast infection makes an immunocompromised person more likely to get esophagitis.
Symptoms
Symptoms include:
* Difficulty swallowing
* Fever if the fungus spreads further
* Painful swallowing
* Possible Candida in the mouth (oral thrush, with white mouth sores)