Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida Albicans. While this is not a serious condition, it can cause discomfort. Apart from asking your doctor for help and treating it with over-the-counter medications, there are many things you can do to treat it yourself at home. Thrush in the mouth looks like a yellowish-white patch on the side of the mouth or throat. This disease can also cause red spots on the tongue and throat. Canker sores can occur in other parts of the mouth, such as the vagina and intestines, and cause itching and discomfort. The medical term for this condition is 'candidiasis'. If this is the first time you have had the disease, or if you experience it regularly, you should consult a doctor as it may be a sign of a more serious medical problem.
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Method 1 of 3: Mouth Thrush
Step 1. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1/2 cup of warm water, then use this mixture to gargle four times a day
Step 2. Reduce the amount of sweets and carbohydrates in your diet, as they both help candida reproduction
Step 3. Taking garlic or garlic pills can help
Step 4. Find information about herbs that can prevent candida growth (choose objective and non-commercial sources of information)
Step 5. Taking acidophilus pills or eating yogurt containing live cultures of acidophilus can also help
In a quality supplement, the pill is protected against stomach acid, containing at least 5 billion bacteria per day (better in four different strains of bacteria).
Step 6. Open two acidophilus capsules and mix them with one tablespoon of orange juice
Step 7. Lemon and lemongrass juice
One clinical study showed that drinking lemon and lemongrass juice was effective at killing canker sores after 11 days. Pour lemon juice directly into your mouth several times a day.
Method 2 of 3: Thrush On Vagina
Step 1. Menstruation
Menstruation changes the pH of the vagina, making it difficult for the infection to last long.
Step 2. Avoid using spermicidal creams, lubricants and latex condoms if you have vaginal thrush
Step 3. Treat yourself and your partner if you have a partner, to avoid the infection coming back
Method 3 of 3: General advice
Step 1. Wash the affected area with plain water to keep it clean
Avoid using soaps, shower gels and deodorants.
Step 2. Use natural fibers and keep the affected area as cool, clean and dry as possible
Step 3. Drink Cranberry juice
Step 4. Avoid stressful situations because stress often triggers canker sores
Step 5. Treat canker sores that appear continuously by applying Melaleuca oil
Step 6. Rule out, treat or avoid possible (reasonable) causes of canker sores:
oral contraceptives, broad-spectrum antibiotics, iron deficiency; anemia, diabetes, steroid therapy, high sugar diet, alcohol.
Step 7. Apply aloe vera gel or natural yogurt to the affected area
Step 8. Avoid foods containing dairy, foods and drinks that contain yeast, dried fruit, mushrooms, monosodium glutamate, pickles and smoked meats and fish
These have all been shown to trigger canker sores.
Tips
- Consider taking an acidophilus supplement to support friendly bacteria in the gut.
- Make sure you do your oral care at least 3 times a day by drinking lots of water and cranberry juice as this helps cleanse your system.
- Taking antibiotics for a long time can also cause this condition because antibiotics kill the healthy bacteria normally found in the intestines and constantly check for 'yeast'. Patient prohibited stop taking antibiotics unless directed by a doctor. If you are starting long-term antibiotic treatment, ask your doctor what you can do to avoid this condition.
- Oral thrush is a medical condition due to an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth and throat. This condition usually appears in the mouths of babies and people with compromised immune systems.
- Thrush may be a sign of widespread Candida overgrowth so it is recommended to follow the diet as listed above, for at least one month.
- Tea tree oil is sometimes recommended for the treatment of thrush in the mouth; however, it is very toxic if swallowed, so this is not a good idea. Avoid using tea tree oil around your mouth.
- Diabetics may often experience thrush if they consistently have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal.
- DO NOT use Melaleuca or tea tree oil directly on the skin externally and DO NOT use it internally (vagina, labia, etc.) as this may cause burns.
- If this condition occurs in a newborn, the mother may have frequent vaginal yeast infections and must be treated immediately.
- Visit the doctor and he will tell you what to do
Warning
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience this condition on a regular basis, or if it is severe.
- Children who do not eat or drink can become dehydrated very quickly and therefore require immediate medical attention.
- Check with your doctor first before starting any medication.
