Oral Yeast Infection
Thrush is the proper name for yeast infection of the mouth, and it affects the tongue, inner cheeks, mouth and gums. It is very important to identify oral yeast infection as soon as possible so that it can be treated and you do not have to deal with long term problems. This also prevents the infection spreading to other areas of the body which could affect your kidneys and lungs. This means recognizing and understanding the symptoms is key in treating it and avoiding passing the infection on to others.
The fungus that leads to the oral yeast infection is usually present on our body when we are healthy but it does not affect us while it is kept under control and you are healthy. It is taken care of by the good bacteria in the digestive system. When the balance is disturbed for example by antibiotics or by a weak immune system, the fungus can rapidly multiply and becomes a yeast infection.
Symptoms include white patches on the gums that are curd like, swelling and pain. There can also be bad breath and your tongue has a white coating. The cheesy type material makes fast treatment of the infection very important. If you do not act quickly you can face problems with your esophagus and stomach. Because of the very visible and obvious nature of Thrush symptoms it can be very embarrassing and have a large impact on your life, as you are too horrified to go out in public, to work or to socialize.
People more at risk from Thrush are babies and toddlers due to improperly washed and sterilized bottles, and older people that do not look after their dentures properly. However it can also be passed in during oral sex if the person receiving has a genital yeast infection. Even if not having full intercourse it is important to wear a condom and practice safe sex if you have any kind of infection.
The symptoms from a Candida oral yeast infection can last for quite a while and failing to take action will mean the infection never really clears up and symptoms will keep coming back. Take some steps in adjusting your lifestyle and diet in order to take preventative measures.
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