Candida Throat Infections Can Be Caused By Other Illnesses
A Candida throat infection (also called Candida albicans throat) can be caused by an illness, some medications, or stress. It is a fungus which lives naturally within our G.I. tract without any problems since the friendly bacteria that our bodies produce keep it at bay. However, if you are feeling run-down or stressed, the fungus can cause an infection.
Oral yeast infections can be caused by antibiotics, corticosteroids, or birth control tablets. Candida albicans throat infection can also be a side effect of some other illness such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, or uncontrolled diabetes. During pregnancy, a woman’s hormones are unbalanced which has been known to lead to Candida thrush.
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.
The diagnosis of Candida throat usually occurs during a dental examination. If it is suspected that the infection has extended to the esophagus, an endoscopy may be necessary. A tiny camera is placed on a tube that is inserted in the throat and a video is taken. Or the dentist may take a swab of the fungus and have it examined with a microscope.
Treating Candida is usually easy and effective with special gargles or mouthwashes. But in serious Candida infections, the patient may have a weak immune system and will need to take powerful antifungal drugs for 10-14 days. These are dispensed as lozenges, tablets and oral solutions.
Treatment will vary according to each case, and will depend on the patient’s age and how serious the infection is. Due to the fact that Candida throat can be a side effect of some other illness or disease, dentists will often refer the patient to a medical doctor. There could well be other health problems causing the infection.
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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