This Yeast Infection Test questionnaire was originally employed and developed by Dr. William G. Crook.
| The candida questionnaire aims to determine whether candida COULD be a factor contributing to your ill health. It does this with a series of questions taking into account your personal history and your present symptoms. The candida questionnaire is designed for adults and should not be used by children under 12.For each "Yes" answer in Section A, circle the point score in that section. Record your total score in the box at the end of the section. Then move on to Sections B and C and score as directed.
Filling out and scoring this candida questionnaire should help you and your doctor evaluate the possible role of Candida in contributing to your health problems. Yet it will not provide an automatic "Yes" or "No" answer. | scores |
| Section A: History1. Have you taken tetracyclines (Symycin, Panmycin, Vibramycin, Minocin, etc.) or other antibiotics for acne for one month or longer? | 25 |
| 2. Have you, at any time in your life, taken other "broad spectrum" antibiotics* for respiratory, urinary or other infections for 2 months or longer or in shorter courses 4 or more times in a 1-year period? | 20 |
| 3. Have you taken a broad spectrum antibiotic — even in a single course? | 6 |
| 4. Have you, at anytime in your life, been bothered by persistent prostatitis, vaginitis, or other problems affecting your reproductive organs? | 25 |
| 5. Have been pregnant 2 or more times? 1 time? | 5 3 |
| 6. Have you taken birth control pills for more than 2 years? for 6 months to 2 years? | 15 8 |
| 7. Have you taken Prednisone, Decadron or other cortisone-type drugs for more than 2 weeks? For 2 weeks or less? | 15 6 |
| 8. Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides, fabric shop odors, and other chemicals provoke moderate to severe symptoms? Mild symptoms? | 20 5 |
| 9. Are your symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? | 20 |
| 10. Have you had athlete's foot, ring worm, jock itch, or other chronic fungus infections of the skin or nails? Have such infections been severe or persistent? Mild to moderate? | - 20 10 |
| 11. Do you crave sugar? | 10 |
| 12. Do you crave breads? | 10 |
| 13. Do you crave alcoholic beverages? | 10 |
| 14. Does tobacco smoke really bother you? | 10 |
| Point Score | ____ |
| Section B: Major Symptoms |
| For each of your symptoms, enter the appropriate figure in the point score column: 3 points – for occasional or Mild 6 points – for frequent and/or Moderately Severe 9 points – for severe and/or Disabling Add total score and record it in the box at the end of this section: | points |
| 1. Fatigue or lethargy | ______ |
| 2. Feeling of being "drained" | ______ |
| 3. Poor memory | ______ |
| 4. Feeling "spacey" or "unreal" | ______ |
| 5. Depression | ______ |
| 6. Numbness, burning, or tingling | ______ |
| 7. Muscle aches | ______ |
| 8. Muscle weakness or paralysis | ______ |
| 9. Pain and/or swelling in joints | ______ |
| 10. Abdominal pain | ______ |
| 11. Constipation | ______ |
| 12. Diarrhea | ______ |
| 13. Bloating | ______ |
| 14. Troublesome vaginal discharge | ______ |
| 15. Persistent vaginal burning or itching | ______ |
| 16. Prostatitis | ______ |
| 17. Impotence | ______ |
| 18. Loss of sexual desire | ______ |
| 19. Endometriosis | ______ |
| 20. Cramps and/or other menstrual irregularities | ______ |
| 21. Premenstrual tension | ______ |
| 22. Spots in front of the eyes | ______ |
| 23. Erratic vision | ______ |
| Point Score | ______ |
| Section C: Other Symptoms |
| For each of your symptoms, enter the appropriate figure in the point score column: 1 point for occasional or Mild 2 points for frequent and/or Moderately Severe 3 points for severe and/or Disabling Add total score and record it in the box at the end of this section: | ______ |
| 1. Drowsiness | ______ |
| 2. Irritability or jitteriness | ______ |
| 3. Incoordination | ______ |
| 4. Inability to concentrate | ______ |
| 5. Frequent mood swings | ______ |
| 6. Headache | ______ |
| 7. Dizziness/loss of balance | ______ |
| 8. Pressure above ears, feeling of head swelling and tingling | ______ |
| 9. Itching | ______ |
| 10. Other rashes | ______ |
| 11. Heartburn | ______ |
| 12. Indigestion | ______ |
| 13. Belching and intestinal gas | ______ |
| 14. Mucus in stools | ______ |
| 15. Hemorrhoids | ______ |
| 16. Dry mouth | ______ |
| 17. Rash or blister in mouth | ______ |
| 18. Bad breath | ______ |
| 19. Joint swelling or arthritis | ______ |
| 20. Nasal congestion or discharge | ______ |
| 21. Postnasal drip | ______ |
| 22. Nasal itching | ______ |
| 23. Sore or dry throat | ______ |
| 24. Cough | ______ |
| 25. Pain or tightness in chest | ______ |
| 26. Wheezing or shortness of breath | ______ |
| 27. Urinary urgency or frequency | ______ |
| 28. Burning or tearing of eyes | ______ |
| 29. Failing vision | ______ |
| 30. Burning on urination | ______ |
| 31. Recurrent infections or fluid in ears | ______ |
| 32. Ear pain or deafness | ______ |
| Point Score | ______ |
| Total Score, Section A Total Score, Section B Total Score, Section C GRAND TOTAL SCORE | ______ |
| The Grand Total Score will help you and your doctor decide if your health problems are yeast-connected. Scores in women will run higher as 7 items in the questionnaire apply exclusively to women, while only 2 apply exclusively to men. |
| If your score is: | Symptoms are: |
| 180 (women) | Almost Certainly |
| 140 (men) | Yeast Connected |
| 120 (women) | Probably |
| 90 (men) | Yeast Connected |
| 60 (women) | Possibly |
| 40 (men) | Yeast Connected |
| Less Than: 60 (women) 40 (men) | Probably Not Yeast Connected |
Note: This test should not be taken as a definitive medical diagnosis. If you have a health problem you should contact your healthcare professional immediately.
Symptoms of a Yeast Infection – Discover How It Can Give You a Hangover!
In this article we’ll take a look at the symptoms of a yeast infection and yes it can give you a hangover. First we’ll take a look at what a yeast infection is and then the symptoms of this infection.
But for now let’s have some surprising news, the symptoms that develop from an infection are well known to over 75% of women who will contract it at some point in their lives. Yes most women in the developed world will contract this type of infection. Don’t feel left out men, you can get it too.
What is a yeast infection
Candida is a type of yeast which is normally present in our bodies and does a good job of controlling bad bacteria for us in our gut. In its everyday form the yeast produces small amounts of alcohol that the body efficiently disposes of through its detoxification system.
The yeast itself is kept in check by other friendly bacteria and our own immune system.
When any of these controls break down the yeast can over grow.
Yeast Growth and Poisoning
With ever increasing amounts of yeast in the gut it starts to produce alcohol in amounts that the body cannot cope with. To name them they are, ethanol and acetaldehyde. The latter is responsible for creating hangover symptoms.
So with an increase of yeast more unwanted chemicals are free to enter the bloodstream.
In addition, if the candida is unhindered by good bacteria or the immune system, the yeast is free to convert from a single yeast cell structure to a multi cellular fungus.
Fungal Problems
When yeast converts to fungus it develops tentacle- like offshoots, called hyphae, that have the ability to penetrate intestinal walls. The holes it creates there can allow more toxins form the gut to enter the bloodstream.
If the holes become large enough then the fungus cells will be able to get through and enter the bloodstream allowing them access to the rest of the body. This is where the serious problems start.
This migration could induce autoimmune diseases or chronic allergies.
Research has shown that response by the body to some airborne molds is increased by the presence of intestinal candida (ref Infect Immun. 2004 Sep;72(9):4996-5003. Role of antibiotics and fungal microbiota in driving pulmonary allergic responses).
Other research has also shown a link between intestinal candida and Celeriac disease (ref Klin Lab Diagn. 2004 Nov;(11):11-3. [Circulating immune complexes in the diagnosis of allergic reactions of the immune-complex type).
Symptoms of a Yeast Infection
So if you’ve had high levels of candida in your gut for an extended period, then you’ve been getting a larger amount of alcohol than normal drip fed into your body over time. You may be having symptoms like those below that have to date been unexplained
Fatigue
Aching joints
Headaches
Hangover symptoms
Stomach ailments – such as constipation , diarrhoea
Depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings
Weakness
Lack of concentration, poor memory
Recurrent vaginitis
Menstrual Disturbances and Infertility
Allergies
Hypoglycaemia
Rashes or acne
Recurrent ear or throat infections
These symptoms are not condition specific and may be attributed to other ailments and so a visit to your doctor would be well advised if you feel you have a yeast infection.
Or you could take the test here. Although not definitive it will go a long way to confirming whether yeast has anything to do with your symptoms.
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