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Candidiasis happens when the candida within the physical structure produces beyond normal tolerance levels. On a normal basis, candida is kept in control within the body by helpful, natural bacteria. Usually the worst symptom sufferers experience is a couple of days of diarrhea. But if the natural bacteria within the body do not build back up to a healthy balance quickly, yeast can gain a foothold and cause a widespread overgrowth. In the mouth, this is called "thrush". In the vagina, it is called "vaginitis" or simply a "yeast infection". But when candidiasis occurs in the digestive tract, it can remain invisible or misdiagnosed for weeks or months. During this time it can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms.

Candidiasis which include infections that range from superficial, like oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases. Symptoms of candidiasis include constipation, bloating and gas. It may also cause the sufferer to feel full even when they have not eaten a lot of food. Since candidiasis can also interfere with the extraction of nutrients from the food a person does eat, fatigue, low energy and hunger headaches can be common. The symptoms of candidiasis may vary depending on the area affected. In different cases in different parts of the body the symptoms of candidiasis might include redness, itching and discomfort. Most candidial infections are treatable and result in minimal complications. Candidiasis is commonly treated with antifungal drugs. This might be in the form of creams or in pill form.

Yeast infections typically can be found upon a moist surface of the body like in the mouth, vagina and intestines. However, if the infection is left untreated for a long period of time the yeast can shift to a fungal form which sinks root-like rhizoids under the surface of the mucosa. This usually happens without the person even realizing that there is a yeast infection that is occurring when it comes to the intestinal tract. But, when this does occur, toxins and other substances which are normally prevented from penetrating the surface of the intestinal lining are given a route to invade the rest of the body. This causes an illness known as "leaky gut syndrome".

This kind of infection can cause a wide range of symptoms on its own. Some of these symptoms include thrush, vaginitis, diarrhea, rectal inflammation, flatulence, or bladder inflammation. In the extreme, it can start triggering the body's immune system to act against itself. This might lead to fatigue, muscle and joint pain, dizziness, respiratory problems, menstrual problems, eczema, acne, hives, psoriasis, insomnia, or irritability which all seem far removed from the real source of the problem. Another kind of complication is known as "invasive candidiasis" or "candidemia". This occurs when yeast or yeast toxins enter the bloodstream. This is usually as a result of an trauma or operation. When someone has a yeast infection in the blood they can exhibit fever and chills that are unresponsive to antibiotics. It can spread to the kidneys, liver, spleen, joints or eyes, causing further damage.