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Candida infections of the human body are not common as this species of fungi (yeast) usually occur in small populations on the skin and within the cavities – mouth, intestines and vagina. However under certain conditions, an yeast overgrowth may occur allowing the candida to switch from a harmless microorganism to an invading pathogen.
Diarrhea immediately after eating is often associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and can vary from a firm stool to an explosive watery expulsion. Diarrhea after eating may not always occur immediately after a meal and in most cases there is a delay between 20 minutes to one hour after eating. While irritable bowel syndrome is not a clearly defined medical disorder and with no known cause, medical science has identified trigger factors and lifestyle changes that can improve the condition.