Thrush Mouth Infection – Do You Have it?
For those who suffer from it, thrush mouth is no joke. Symptoms of bleeding, foul breath (pun?), difficulty swallowing, mouth lesions on the tongue, palate and lips are common for those who have this mouth yeast infection. Candida Albicans, the fungus that causes mouth yeast infections, grows naturally in most parts of our bodies. It is only when the balance with all the other bugs is disrupted (think antibiotics) that it starts to dominate. Yeast is resistant to antibiotics and, as a result, it can develop into long-term infections. Thrush mouth is most common in people who: o Have compromised immune systems (HIV) o Are receiving chemotherapy o Have diabetes o Use antibiotics o Inhale steroids o Are under major stress o Have a bad diet o Smoke and have poor oral hygiene o Consume excessive sugar o experience irritation caused by dentures Candida is actually a good fungus as it keeps the other bacteria in a state of cooperation with each other. But when it breaks out it can cause havoc
