What is a Candida throat infection? This medical condition, also known as Candida albicans throat, can generally occur if you are under heavy stress or overusing antibiotics. This fungus is always present in our mouths or digestive tract, and is usually controlled by our own friendly bacteria. But when the body is run-down, the fungus can flourish and cause infection.
Corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, and antibiotics can cause an oral yeast infection to spread. If you have untreated diabetes, AIDS or cancer, you could be prone to a Candida albicans throat infection. A pregnant woman is also at risk of Candida thrush because pregnancy often causes a severe imbalance of hormones.
Male Candida is also associated with the Candida yeast. But male Candida does not refer to the throat. Instead, it affects areas such as the genitals, groin and the underarms. These areas are usually damp which enables the fungus to grow rapidly, causing small, white blisters and itchiness.
Candida symptoms can appear as a cluster of painful lesions on the inner cheeks, mouth or tongue. They often bleed whilst brushing your teeth. In the event of chronic Candida, the patient may also have difficulty in swallowing and run a high fever. If you get the feeling that food is trapped in your throat, or severe itching, this could indicate that the Candida infection has reached your esophagus.
Candida throat can be detected by a dentist during an examination of your mouth. If the infection has spread into the esophagus, the dentist may do a swab and examine it under a microscope. Or you may be required to undergo an endoscopy. This involves taking pictures and video of your esophagus with a camera mounted on a tube that is put down your throat.
Prescription gargles and mouthwashes are effective and easy ways of treating Candida. But in the case of bad Candida infections, especially if your immune system is weak, you will have to use potent antifungal treatments for two weeks. These are prescribed as tablets, liquid, or lozenges.
The treatment will be given in accordance with the seriousness of the infection and the age of the patient. If the dentist suspects that some other medical condition may have caused Candida throat, he or she will suggest that you see your doctor because there could be some underlying immunity problems.
There are a couple of effective home remedies that are known to help fight mild Candida throat infections. Gargle with vinegar and warm water, or mix some coconut oil with some tea tree oil for gargling. Certain types of yogurt contain live cultures which are known to help fight Candida throat.
There are a few steps you can take to prevent a Candida throat infection. Make sure you follow a strict oral health program by brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day. Do not use oral mouthwashes or oral sprays because they can upset the balance of your infection fighting micro-organisms.
Go to your dentist for a check-up every 6 months. This is more important if you have to wear dentures, or if you have diabetes. Eliminate foods high in yeast and sugar from your diet, since sugar is the primary food source of Candida, and avoid drinking too much wine or beer during treatment. And if you smoke, do your best to quit.
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