Yeast?

[tlc7376]

I have been told that there was yeast present in my colon and/or my stool. Is this a common occurance with IBD?

 

[Jazi]

Interesting. I was just diagnosed with a yeast infection in my esophagus... never had one before in my life.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

I did not realize this either. But apparently it happens. See attached link:

Gastrointestinal Candida
http://www.livestrong.com/article/30683-gastrointestinal-candida-symptoms/

Apparently inflammation and high levels of candida can create a climate that promotes yeast in the gastrointestinal tract:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21802979