Clinician handoff
Candida / Fungal Overgrowth
Designed for a 60-second scan in primary care. Use this to explain why this theory fits, what would weaken it, and which tests are most worth discussing.
Why this still fits
I have persistent brain fog with GI symptoms and recurrent fungal infections. I would like to investigate SIFO as a possible contributing factor.
What would weaken it
- -Does your fog worsen after sugar specifically?
- -Do you have recurrent fungal infections?
- -History of antibiotics or PPI use?
Key points to communicate
- •My fog worsens specifically after sugar and refined carbs
- •I have a history of antibiotic use / PPI use / recurrent thrush
- •A 2015 study found SIFO in 25-26% of patients with unexplained GI symptoms
- •I would like candida antibody testing and comprehensive stool analysis with mycology
Tests and measurements to discuss
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Candida antibody panel (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Comprehensive stool analysis with fungal culture
Organic acids test
What this helps clarify: Detects metabolic dysfunction, mitochondrial issues, toxins
Range context
Comprehensive analysis
How to use the result
Save the result with date and symptoms from the same week.
Peer-reviewed references