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Does small bowel overgrowth candida exist?

Sophie Medlin explains that small bowel overgrowth Candida can occur in some very unwell people with specific medical problems, but it is a very rare condition.

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We all live with candida in our bodies and on our bodies at all times and for most people, most of the time, this doesn't cause any problems at all. Some people with specific medical problems and people who are on drugs, like immunosuppression therapy can get too much candida growing in their small bowel, but it's very uncommon and a very rare diagnosis that we would make. And if you were unwell enough to have a candida overgrowth, you would certainly know about it.

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