What needs to be done with thrush of the oral cavity

Thrush is an infectious disease of the oral cavity. Its main pathogen is the fungal organisms Candida, also called yeast flora. Thrush often causes diaper rash in infants and vaginal lesions in women. In the body of a healthy person, a certain amount of fungi is constantly present. Their activity is impossible at the expense of other bacteria, thus maintaining a balance. But due to a number of reasons, it can be disturbed, and then oral thrush develops. The main factors in the development of the disease include:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, infectious and blood diseases;

• oncological diseases;

• diabetes;

• HIV infection;

• stress and nervous breakdowns;

• dry mouth syndrome;

• the use of certain medications;

• bad habits;

• dental prosthetics;

• radiation exposure;

• ecology;

• metabolic disease;

• chronic diseases of the oral mucosa.

These factors lead to a weakening of immunity and a decrease in the protective function, which increases the activity of fungal microorganisms. Disease symptoms Oral thrush develops quite quickly, and may be chronic in nature, while periodically exacerbating. The main signs of the disease are rashes of a light-colored curdled consistency. Most often they form on the tongue or on the inner surface of the cheeks, less often on the gums or the back of the throat. These manifestations are quite painful and can bleed while brushing your teeth. They also cause discomfort while eating, dry mouth, swelling of the oral mucosa, redness and enlargement of the papillae of the tongue. In severe cases, thrush affects the area of ​​the swallowing throat, which causes painful sensations when swallowing, fever, etc. Thrush treatment Most often, thrush in the oral cavity is diagnosed by a dentist for characteristic rashes. To confirm the diagnosis, a microscopic examination of the scraping from the surface of the rash is carried out. Basically, Treatment of oral thrush does not cause any particular difficulties, with the exception of severe forms or with a strong weakening of the immune system. Very often, thrush is a symptom of some other diseases, so it is best to consult a physician to identify concomitant diseases. Treatment of milkiness of the oral cavity is prescribed by the doctor individually for each patient. In case of illness, the patient needs to take a course of taking antifungal drugs (about 15 days). If thrush is caused by taking antibiotics or other medications, then their use must be discontinued or combined with antifungal drugs. When treating candidiasis of the oral cavity, the patient is prescribed a diet, as well as a course of special general strengthening agents. Prevention of thrush The best way to prevent milkiness in the mouth is to follow these preventive measures:

• do not regularly use a rinse aid that disrupts the balance of microflora;

• constantly monitor oral hygiene using toothpaste, brush and dental floss;

• try to avoid foods containing sugar;

• visit the dentist periodically;

• monitor the strengthening of immunity (take vitamins and other drugs).