2. Thrush: Also(Oropharyngeal candidiasis)
is a medical condition in which a fungus
called Candida overgrows in the mouth
and throat.
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3.  Small amounts of the candida fungus are
present in the mouth, digestive tract, and
skin of most healthy people.
 The immune system and the body's normal
bacteria and microorganisms usually
keep Candida in balance.
 certain illnesses, stress, or medications can
disturb the delicate balance, causing the
fungus candida to grow out of control,
causing thrush
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5.  Medications:
Antibiotics,Corticosteroids,Chemotherapy, birth
control pills, Pregnancy(Hormonal change).
 Illnesses: Poorly controlled diabetes, HIV/ADIS
infection, Cancer, Dry mouth.
 Smoking
 Stress
 Having an organ transplant
 Having dentures that are poorly fitted
 In addition, babies can pass the infection to their
mothers during breast-feeding.
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6.  Characteristic white patches.
 Cracking at the outer edges of the lips
(cheilosis).
 Dry mouth.
 Feeling of food stuck in the throat.
 Soreness in teeth.
 Strange or unpleasant taste in mouth.
 Bad breath.
 Fever, if the infection spreads beyond the
esophagus.
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7.  clinically diagnosed by a physician or
dentist when the characteristic-looking
white patches are found in the mouth or
throat
 The doctor or dentist can scrape off a
small amount of the white matter from the
mouth or throat and look at it under a
microscope.
 Thrush that is located farther down the
throat or in the esophagus is usually found
by doing a procedure called an endoscopy.
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8.  Treatment of thrush depends on the cause
and severity of the infection.
 If the thrush is caused by something that is
reversible, such as taking antibiotics,
smoking, ill-fitting dentures, or poorly
controlled diabetes, these factors must be
corrected as part of the treatment.
 antifungal mouthwash (nystatin).
 stronger systemic medications, such
as fluconazole (Diflucan) or itraconazole
(Sporanox).
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9. • Home remedies for thrush are aimed
at decreasing risk factors for thrush as
well as preventing overgrowth of the
normally found Candida yeast.
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10.  Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush.
 Rinse your mouth with a diluted 3%
hydrogen peroxide solution.
 Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater.
 Avoid mouthwash as it can alter the
normal flora of your mouth.
 Keep your dentures clean and see a
dentist if they do not fit correctly.
 Eat unsweetened yogurt if you are
taking antibiotics.
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11.  Home remedies that can reduce the
discomfort of thrush are:
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Drink cold liquids, or eat frozen or
ice treats.
Eat soft, easy to swallow foods.
Drink from a straw if the patches are
painful.

12. Medicinenet.com
Webmd.com
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