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Oral Thrush
Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Homeopathic Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Surgical Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Other Treatment of Oral Thrush
What is Oral Thrush
Symptoms of Oral Thrush
Causes of Oral Thrush
Risk factors of Oral Thrush
Complications of Oral Thrush
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Oral Thrush
Precautions & Prevention of Oral Thrush
Treatment of Oral Thrush
Homeopathic Treatment of Oral Thrush
Homeopathy improves immunity and heals lesions. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of Oral Thrush are:
- Borax
- Kali chlor
- Merc
- Mur ac
- Sars
- Sul ac
- Sulph
Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Oral Thrush
Acupuncture relieves by improving the physiological function of the organs and organ system. In acupuncture therapist will first diagnose the case on the basis of energy system or chi blockage as well as on the basis of status of five elements. On this basis certain disease specific acupoints are selected and stimulated.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Oral Thrush
Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Oral Thrush
In the allopathic treatment of oral thrush, antifungal medicines are prescribed. This comes in several forms, including lozenges, tablets or a liquid that you swish in your mouth and then swallow. Two antifungal medications for the treatment of thrush are Diflucan and Nystatin.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Oral Thrush
- Increase the intake of vitamins and minerals in your diet
- Drink plenty of water
Other Treatment of Oral Thrush
Make a saltwater rinse by combining 1 tsp. salt with 1 cup warm water. Use warm saltwater rinses two to three times per day.
What is Oral Thrush
Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus, also known as yeast. Sometimes oral thrush may spread to the roof of your mouth, your gums, your tonsils or the back of your throat.
Symptoms of Oral Thrush
- Creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance
- Slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped
- Cracking and redness at the corners of your mouth
- Fever, if the infection spreads beyond the esophagus
- A cottony feeling in your mouth
- Loss of taste
Causes of Oral Thrush
Certain illnesses, stress, or medications can disturb the delicate balance, causing the fungus candida to grow out of control, causing thrush.
Risk factors of Oral Thrush
- Being an infant
- Compromised immune system
- Smoking
- Stress
- People who wear dentures that don’t fit properly
- Diabetes or anemia
- certain medications, such as antibiotics, corticosteroids and birth control pills
- Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer
- Having conditions that cause dry mouth
Complications of Oral Thrush
- Spread to other parts of your body, including your digestive tract, lungs and liver
- Difficult and painful eating
- The infection can spread to the intestines
Diagnosis of Oral Thrush
Oral thrush can be diagnosed simply by looking at the lesions, but sometimes a small sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis. If the thrush extends into the esophagus, you may have the following tests:
- Throat culture
- Endoscopic examination
Precautions & Prevention of Oral Thrush
- See your dentist regularly
- Try limiting the amount of sugar- and yeast-containing foods
- Brush and floss twice daily
- Treat any vaginal yeast infections that develop during pregnancy
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