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| Yeast Infection In The Mouth ? Causes And Symptoms |
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| Written by Rebecca Wincup | |||||||
| Sunday, 30 November 2008 03:06 | |||||||
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There are many reasons why yeast infections can develop in the mouth. Basically it can be one of three things that lead to an infection. These are fungi, bacteria or disease. Candida albicans, a fungus, is one of the likely reasons for oral yeast infections. While yeast infections in babies' mouths are most often referred to as thrush, these infections are called Candidiasis or moniliasis when they occur in the mouths or throats of adults.
There are many reasons why yeast infections can develop in the mouth. Basically it can be one of three things that lead to an infection. These are fungi, bacteria or disease. Candida albicans, a fungus, is one of the likely reasons for oral yeast infections. While yeast infections in babies' mouths are most often referred to as thrush, these infections are called Candidiasis or moniliasis when they occur in the mouths or throats of adults. It is called a yeast infection but a more accurate description is an outbreak of the Candida fungi. While Candida is a natural part of the flora of our bodies, in the digestive tract and in women's vaginas, sometimes Candida gets out of balance in the body and grows quickly. This fungus can also live and reproduce inside the mouth and throat and cause a feeling of burning and pain because of the toxins it produces. An oral yeast infection can be triggered by a variety of factors. Antibiotics can do it, for instance. Other long-term drug treatments, such as chemotherapy, can also increase vulnerability to yeast infections by making the body a more fertile environment for Candida to grow in. The drugs weaken the immune system by killing off many of the so called good bacteria that keep fungi like Candida in check. Thus a course of drug treatments can increase the chance of yeast infection occurring. Diabetes, drug abuse, malnutrition, and a weak immune system also cause changes that make Candida grow more rapidly. Babies and those of advanced age tend more towards developing yeast infections in the mouth. Their immune systems are not strong enough to withstand even a small change in the environment. People who have perfectly fitted dentures are less likely to develop yeast infections in the mouth. Dentures that are not correctly fitted can cause damage to the mucous membranes inside the mouth which in turn can cause the Candida fungi to grow. A common symptom of oral yeast infection is a white or cream colored discharge and occasionally yellow spots within the mouth. This is often a precursor to painful stinging or burning inside the mouth and throat and can be a source of distress for children and adults. A yeast infection in the mouth is a 2 step process. Firstly, you must treat the underlying cause of the problem. It may be necessary to replace dentures if they appear to be the cause of the infection. Then you can take some form of antifungal drug that will eradicate the fungi. The most popular form of anti fungal medication are pastilles because they are easy to take. As you suck on the pastille, the medication acts directly on the fungus. About the Author: Learn more about yeast infection, including a YeastInfectionNoMore ebook and yeast infection in mouth.
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