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Is Rhabdomyolysis a Symptom of Candida?

Candida is a collective term for a group of roughly 150 species of yeast, some of which can cause an infection called candidiasis. The muscle injury-related disorder rhabdomyolysis is not a symptom of Candida infection.

  1. Candida

    • Candida yeast commonly live on the mucous membranes and skin, and do not typically cause infection without additional risk factors, according to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. Potential risk factors include decreased immune response, poor hygiene, hot weather, tight clothing and bacterial changes related to use of antibiotics.

    Candidiasis

    • Candidiasis can affect the vagina, genital region, anal region, fingernails, mouth, forehead or nose, the Merck Manuals online library reports.

    Rhabdomyolysis

    • Rhabdomyolysis occurs when damage to deep skeletal muscles triggers the release of a dangerous protein pigment called myoglobin, according to Medline Plus. Once it enters the bloodstream, myoglobin degrades into compounds that can severely damage structures inside the kidneys.

    Candidiasis Symptoms

    • Effects of candidiasis include pustule formation, itching, swelling, skin cracks or fissures, fingernail separation, development of white plaques and thickened skin, according to the Merck Manuals online library.

    Rhabdomyolysis Causes

    • Medline Plus cites physical injury as the main cause of rhabdomyolysis, in addition to any condition that damages skeletal muscles. Risk factors for the condition include muscle death, heatstroke, seizures, severe physical exertion and drug overdose.

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