One
of the common problems of this type of yeast infection
is that Candida Albicans is not foreign to our body. It
is a fungus that normally survives in our bodies with
other microorganisms.
When
these bacteria increase in speed and begin to grow out
of control, this often results in an oral yeast
infection--thrush. This bacterial overgrowth can
fluctuate in severity and more women are at risk,
especially those taking oral contraceptives and other
prescribed medicines.
The
oral yeast infection appears as white patches along the
tongue and in the mouth and throat. While there is
normally no pain, if not treated properly, it can become
painful to chew and swallow. And it is easily
transmitted. You could develop rashes on top of the
tongue and gums, making it difficult to eat. Women
breastfeeding can transfer this oral yeast infection to
their infant and with a broad range of symptoms; the
oral yeast infection can remain
undetected.
Oral
Yeast Infections: Common Causes and
Treatment
Adult
thrush is commonly caused by the use of antibiotics.
Antibiotics can eliminate harmful bacteria and destroy
lactobacilli, an organism required by the body to keep
Candida Albicans fungus under control. This fungus
flourishes on the high glucose levels found in
saliva.
There
are people at a higher risk of developing oral yeast
infections; those individuals who smoke, wear dentures
and women taking birth control
pills.
A
doctor or sometimes a dentist usually treats oral yeast
infections, with prescription medicines such as,
Fluconazole (Diflucan), Nystatin or Amphotericin
lozenges. Diflucan has the advantage of a smaller
dosage, only once per day versus taking Nystatin three
times daily until all signs of the oral yeast infection
is gone. The lozenge, Amphotericin allows the medicine
amphotericin to perform directly onto the area of the
yeast infection.
Whereas
most doctors will suggest an oral yeast infection
prescription med for this condition, researched studies
have found that an all natural holistic approach, in
most cases, outperforms pharmaceutical treatments, which
are mostly aimed at relieving yeast infection
symptoms—not the root cause.
Since
yeast infection is a multifactorial medical condition,
caused by numerous internal and external factors and
cofactors, a comprehensive holistic approach is the only
one that can tackle all yeast infection root causes.
Implementing a holistic health approach will help you to
build up a healthy environment in your body to prevent
Candida from invading and taking
over.
