How To Treat Yeast Infection Of The Mouth

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Yeast infection of the mouth is also called oral thrush, candidiasis of the mouth and oral candidiasis.

Candidiasis of the mouth and throat is also called oropharyngeal candidiasis while candidiasis of the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to stomach) is called esophageal candidiasis or candida esophagitis.

Those living with (HIV/AIDS) commonly contract candida esophagitis

Yeast infection of the mouth occurs when the fungus candida albicans builds up on the linings of your mouth.

Under normal conditions, the candida albicans fungi resides peacefully in your mouth doing useful work.

However, when the candida albicans overgrow, they upset the balance of the various microorganisms, fungi and bacteria, in the mouth and throat and it can also spread to the esophagus

Anyone can get oral thrush, but it usually occurs in babies, and older adults with a weak immune system and also people who have particular health conditions and those on certain medications.

Symptoms of Yeast Infection of the Mouth

Here are some of the symptoms of yeast infection in the mouth:

Creamy white patches occurring on the tongue, inner cheeks, roof of the mouth, throat and also sometimes on your tonsils and gums.

If you scrape your tongue it could bleed.

Loss of taste.

There could be cracking and also redness at your mouth corners

A cotton-like feeling in your mouth

If you wear dentures, there could be irritation, redness and also pain under the dentures.

When the esophagus is infected you can experience pain when swallowing.

Oral Yeast Infection in Babies

Infants who are infected with oral thrush can pass the infection to their mothers while breast feeding, and the mother pass it back to them from their breasts.

Breast feeding mothers experience added symptoms like

Red , cracked, sensitive and itchy nipples

Pain when nursing and painful nipples between nursing.

Breast pain

If these symptoms persist, it is best to see a doctor for further evaluation to ensure that no other underlying condition is present.

How To Cure Oral Yeast Infection With Natural Treatment

Many people are now relying on natural treatment products to prevent and/or get rid of all forms of oral yeast infection (candidiasis).

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Cause Of Oral Thrush

Oral thrush occurs in people who

Have medical conditions that cause dry mouth or who take medications that cause dry mouth

Are suffering from Cancer like leukemia and lymphoma

If it is untreated or not properly controlled your saliva may have large amounts of sugar.

Sugar encourages the overgrowth of candida albicans fungi which is responsible for the symptoms of yeast infections

HIV/AIDS due to a weakened immune system which inhibits the body’s ability to fight the disease.

Smoke

Wear dentures especially upper ones.

Are victims of untreated vaginal yeast infection

Prevention Of Oral Thrush

Generally, maintain good oral health

If you use a corticosteroid inhaler you must

Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with water

Brush your teeth and floss at least twice a day.

Clean dentures daily and make routine visits to your dentist.

Refrain from sugar containing foods as much as possible to prevent excess sugar in your saliva.

If you have diabetes try to maintain good blood sugar in your body including your saliva.

Treatment of Oral Candidiasis.

Antifungal medicines are also usually used in the treatment of candidiasis in the esophagus, mouth and throat.

Natural remedies are also recommended by Linda Allen as described in her bestselling eBook.

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If yeast infection in the mouth or yeast infection in the throat is mild to moderate, miconazole, clotrimazole, or nystatin is applied to the inside of the mouth for 7 to 14 days, depending on the degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate, of the oral candidiasis

If on the other hand the yeast infection in the mouth is severe, fluconazole taken orally for treatment or through a vein is used.

Fluconazole is also used for candidiasis of the esophagus.

Physicians may also prescribe other medication for the treatment of oral candidiasis in above conditions.