Oral thrush is also known as thrush mouth. It is very common fungal infection caused by fungus Candida albicans that develops creamy white lesions in the mouth. Oral thrush is a minor problem for healthy children and adults, but for people with weakened immune systems, oral thrush can be a serious problem.
Symptoms:
Oral thrush typically causes creamy white lesions inside the mouth, particularly on tongue and inner cheeks, gums and tonsils, and sometimes even the roof of mouth. These lesions will be painful, and may bleed slightly if rubbed them or scrape them. Symptoms may begin suddenly and persist for a long time. In adults, thrush can cause an uncomfortable burning sensation in the mouth and throat.
The most common symptoms are
1. White skin plaques
2. White patches on Tongue
3. White patches on Throat
4. Inner lip rash
5. Lip rash at corners of mouth
6. Discomfort related to chewing and eating
Risk Factors:
1. Infants are more prone to oral thrush
2. The person with diabetes with high blood sugar level will give the Candida Albicans organism a perfect environment to thrive.
3. Taking Antibiotics or steriods will destroy the healthy organisms in the body that prevent infections such as oral thrush.
4. People with a symptom of dry mouth relating to side-effects of their medication (eg anti-psychotics) or medical conditions (eg Sjőgren’s Syndrome).
5. Continuous drug users
6. Nutrition defiency people
7. People with immune deficiency.
Diagnosis:
Oral thrush can usually be diagnosed simply by looking at the white lesions in the mouth. But sometimes a small sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
Thrush that extends into the esophagus may be serious. To check the condition doctor will perform the following tests.
1. Throat culture Test - swabbing the back of your throat with sterile cotton and observe the microorganisms under a microscope.
2. Endoscope Examination - Doctor examines stomach, esophagus, and small intestine using a lighted, flexible tube with a camera on the tip (endoscope).
Treatment:
1 The medications used in oral thrush includs prescription topical or oral antifungal medications, such as fluconazole
2. Treatment procedure includes eating yogurt or taking acidophilus supplements.
3. Antiseptic mouth washes will be recommended for patients with oral thrush.
Prevention:
• when the person taking antibiotics take yoghurt to prevent oral thrush
• Quit smoking
• Good diabetic control
• Reduce sugar in diet
• Avoid or treat nipple infections (i.e. Candida of the nipples)
Symptoms:
Oral thrush typically causes creamy white lesions inside the mouth, particularly on tongue and inner cheeks, gums and tonsils, and sometimes even the roof of mouth. These lesions will be painful, and may bleed slightly if rubbed them or scrape them. Symptoms may begin suddenly and persist for a long time. In adults, thrush can cause an uncomfortable burning sensation in the mouth and throat.
The most common symptoms are
1. White skin plaques
2. White patches on Tongue
3. White patches on Throat
4. Inner lip rash
5. Lip rash at corners of mouth
6. Discomfort related to chewing and eating
Risk Factors:
1. Infants are more prone to oral thrush
2. The person with diabetes with high blood sugar level will give the Candida Albicans organism a perfect environment to thrive.
3. Taking Antibiotics or steriods will destroy the healthy organisms in the body that prevent infections such as oral thrush.
4. People with a symptom of dry mouth relating to side-effects of their medication (eg anti-psychotics) or medical conditions (eg Sjőgren’s Syndrome).
5. Continuous drug users
6. Nutrition defiency people
7. People with immune deficiency.
Diagnosis:
Oral thrush can usually be diagnosed simply by looking at the white lesions in the mouth. But sometimes a small sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
Thrush that extends into the esophagus may be serious. To check the condition doctor will perform the following tests.
1. Throat culture Test - swabbing the back of your throat with sterile cotton and observe the microorganisms under a microscope.
2. Endoscope Examination - Doctor examines stomach, esophagus, and small intestine using a lighted, flexible tube with a camera on the tip (endoscope).
Treatment:
1 The medications used in oral thrush includs prescription topical or oral antifungal medications, such as fluconazole
2. Treatment procedure includes eating yogurt or taking acidophilus supplements.
3. Antiseptic mouth washes will be recommended for patients with oral thrush.
Prevention:
• when the person taking antibiotics take yoghurt to prevent oral thrush
• Quit smoking
• Good diabetic control
• Reduce sugar in diet
• Avoid or treat nipple infections (i.e. Candida of the nipples)
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