Yeast Infection No More
Do I Have Candida Esophagitis?
Candida esophagitis, a yeast or fungal infection that starts in the mouth, but spreads down the esophagus may be very painful and represent itself through several symptoms. Yeast infections are not limited to a specific age group or sex; anyone can develop a yeast infection. The odds of developing a Candida esophagitis infection are increased for anyone who has an immune disorder.
Some of us may have only heard of yeast infections that affect our private areas. However, yeast infections can develop in our mouths and pass to our throats and other parts of our body. Symptoms including burning in the throat and mouth, fever, oral lesions, in addition to a heavily coated and discolored tongue may be a sign of Candida esophagitis. Someone who craves sugars, carbohydrates, alcohol or anything containing yeast may suffer from a yeast infection. They may also experience depression, fatigue, and muscle weakness.
Anyone suffering from a condition leading to a weakened immune system is at greater risk of developing Candida esophagitis. This may include those with Aids, Cancer, Thyroid Disease, and an Organ Recipient. These patients also have greater risks for developing oral thrush and yeast infections due to the weakened immune system.
Treatment for those with weakened immune systems may vary and last longer than those who are healthy. When treating someone who is healthy and has developed an oral or throat yeast infection the normal protocol is the use of antifungals administered through a tablet or injection.
A few extra steps to prevent yeast infections could help especially for those who are at greater risk. Yeast infections can be aggravating and painful especially in the mouth since it can cause painful lesions. Candida in the throat is a result of oral thrush or yeast infection, which gravitates down the esophagus and eventually may reach the stomach.
A healthy immune system is very important. Treating Candida esophagitis in most cases should be routine, but things such as a hole in the esophagus, recurring infections, and if an infection spreads to another part of the body, may cause problems with treatment.
Yeast infections of any kind call for a strict diet, avoiding anything with sugar, yeast or mold such as beer, bread, and carbohydrates. Another step to try to get rid of an oral yeast infection and avoid re contamination is to disinfect your toothbrush with an alcohol or peroxide solution.
In order to try to prevent future Candida esophagitis infections, a daily vitamin, iron supplement or acidophilus should help. One could also introduce grape fruit seed extract, grape seed oil, gentian, caprian tea, homeopathic Candid Silicea and Artemisia to their daily regimen to try to avoid developing infections.
Good oral hygiene is important at all times, especially for those who are more susceptible to infections. Taking extra steps to boost the bodies defense against infection can be very beneficial. Anyone who develops symptoms of Candida esophagitis should see their doctor, especially those with weakened immune systems.
Doc Walton offers free information on detecting the signs of Candida esophagitis as well as teaching people the best and most effective remedies for Candida esophagitis
