effects of yeast overgrowth
A low white blood cell count (WBC) has been associated with yeast overgrowth as well as a pattern of high neutrophil and low lymphocyte count. While these are non-specific to yeast, after working with thousands of patients, I can tell you I see this pattern very frequently in those with Candida overgrowth.
Candida yeasts aren't affected by antibiotics so they multiply and raise large families. These yeasts put out toxins that weaken the immune system.. So you may experience repeated infections. Each infection is treated with another round of antibiotics, encouraging further yeast overgrowth, and a vicious cycle develops. A diet rich in sugar and other simple carbohydrates promotes yeast overgrowth.
Candida overgrowth can be difficult for a physician to diagnosis. This type of system yeast infection presents different ways, in different people. Below are nine of the candida symptoms to watch for if you are concerned you have candida, or candida overgrowth syndrome.