Candida albicans, a normal mouth fungus that can occasionally overgrow and cause symptoms, accumulates on the mouth’s lining when oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is present.
Typically appearing on the tongue or inner cheeks, oral thrush causes creamy white lesions that can occasionally spread to the tonsils, gums, or roof of the mouth.
Oral thrush is a minor issue if healthy, but if one have a weakened immune system, symptoms may be more severe and difficult to control. Although oral thrush can affect anyone, it is more likely to occur in babies and older adults because they have decreased immunity. In other people with suppressed immune systems, certain medical conditions, or people who take certain medications.
SYMPTOMS OF ORAL THRUSH
- lesions that are creamy white and occasionally appear on the tonsils, inner cheeks, tongue, and roof of the mouth
- Lesions that are slightly elevated and resemble cottage cheese
- The possibility of severe redness, burning, or soreness making it difficult to swallow or eat
- If you rub or scrape the lesions, you may notice some light bleeding.
- Our mouths are cracking and turning red in the corners.
- an oral cottony sensation
- Loss of taste
- Denture stomatitis is an inflammation, itch, and pain under dentures.
The long, muscular tube that runs from the back of the mouth to the stomach is called the esophagus, and in severe cases, usually caused by cancer or an immune system that has been compromised by HIV/AIDS, the lesions may spread downward into it (Candida esophagitis).
Infants and breast-feeding mothers
These symptoms and signs are sometimes present in women with candida infections of the breasts:
- unusually sensitive, itchy, cracked, or red nipples
- An area of darker, circular skin that is shiny or flaky around the nipple (areola)
- unusual discomfort while nursing or discomfort between feedings
- deep breast pains that feel like stabbings
CAUSES OF ORAL THRUSH
When these defense mechanisms malfunction, candida fungus proliferates more readily and an oral thrush infection can develop. Normally, the immune system works to fend off harmful invading organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, while maintaining a balance between “good” and “bad” microbes that normally inhabit the body.
Candida albicans is the most prevalent type of candida fungus, and oral thrush risk can increase for a number of reasons, including a compromised immune system.
RISK FACTORS
If any of the following conditions hold true, there may be a higher risk of developing oral thrush:
- Some medical conditions and treatments, such as cancer and its treatments, organ transplantation and the necessary immunosuppressive drugs, and HIV/AIDS, can suppress our immune system and make oral thrush more likely to occur in infants and older adults.
- Diabetes-Our saliva may contain significant amounts of sugar if we have untreated diabetes or the condition is not under good control, which promotes the development of candida.
- The same fungus that causes oral thrush also causes vaginal yeast infections. Mothers can infect their babies by vaginally ingesting the fungus.
- Medications.The likelihood of developing oral thrush is increased by medications like prednisone, inhaled corticosteroids, or antibiotics that upset the body’s normal microbiome.
- Other oral conditions-Oral thrush risk can be increased by having conditions that cause dry mouth or wearing dentures, particularly upper dentures.
COMPLICATIONS OF ORAL THRUSH
Untreated oral thrush can result in more serious systemic candida infections. If one has a weakened immune system, thrush may spread to our esophagus or other parts of our body. Oral thrush is rarely a problem for healthy children and adults. For people with lowered immunity, such as those from cancer treatment or HIV/AIDS, thrush can be more serious.
PREVENTION OF ORAL THRUSH
We may experience fewer candida infections if we take the following precautions:
Rinse mouth
Brush teeth at least twice a day and floss daily
Check Dentures.
Have regular checkup
Maintain good blood sugar control if one have diabetes
Treat a vaginal yeast infection
Treat dry mouth
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ORAL THRUSH
BORAX :Given when patient complains of a hot mouth with severe tenderness. Given when thrush easily bleeds upon touching, and there is a bitter taste in the mouth. Well-indicated medicine for thrush with white fungus growth, especially in children. Useful for thrush with white lesions or patches of fungus.
MERC SOL :When the tongue is thick and heavy, with a moist yellow coating, and the gums are spongy, there is an offensive odor coming from the mouth, and the gums are sore, thrush is treated very effectively with a moist mouth and increased salivation.
NITRIC ACID :When thrush is present and there are sharp, splinter-like pains and bad breath, this medication can be helpful. It should be administered to patients who have a clean tongue with patches in the center.
CANDIDA ALBICANS :Given when the patient complains of white lesions or patches in the mouth, typically on the inner cheeks and tongue. Excellent medication for oral thrush with marked redness.
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