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Treatment for Oral Thrush With Effective Natural Remedies

An immune system that has already been compromised due to prolonged illness stands a greater chance of developing oral thrush, due the body's reduced ability to withstand and defeat viruses, bacteria, or fungi and combat infections. Oral thrush takes place when there is an uncontrolled growth of the fungi, Candida albicans.

The unfortunate part about oral thrush is that the infection can continue for months, making life extremely uncomfortable. Specific medications can help in restoring the balance of the fungi in the body and doctors usually prescribe treatment that involves fungicidal drugs to be sucked or chewed on, until they dissolve. Natural home remedies can also be used in conjunction with the primary medication. Yogurt is one such natural remedy with active healthy bacteria that helps to reinstate the natural balance of bacteria in the mouth. Add natural fresh-culture unsweetened yogurt products as part of a regular diet.

Recent medical research indicates the use of garlic in combating oral thrush as raw garlic cloves contain antifungal and antibacterial properties. Garlic can be had in its raw form or through capsules, but talk to you medical expert before attempting alternative remedies to see that it won't interfere with other medications you may be taking.

How To Control Oral Thrush Infections?

Following are some measures one can adapt to control oral thrush infections:

• Rinse the mouth or brush the teeth after taking any medications, especially if you are using a corticosteroid inhaler.
• Sugar creates the perfect environment in the mouth and the stomach for Candida albicans to grow. Restrict the amount of sugary foods or yeast-containing food products in your diet such as bread and brewed beverages as these are likely to encourage the growth of the fungi in the mouth.
• Use warm saltwater rinses instead of mouthwashes or mouth sprays. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of tepid water. Rinse the mouth with the water but do not swallow.
• Adopt a diet with good sources of whole natural fiber involving wholegrain meals, fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
• Supplementing your diet with chewable zinc lozenges is also believed to improve the body's immunity to infection. Certain vitamins that are high in antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, extracts of grape seed, trace minerals including coenzyme Q10 and selenium are useful in helping to reduce free radicals in the body, thus boosting the body’s immunity.
• Specific herbs that can be useful in controlling oral thrush such as Astragalus, Echinacea and Golden seal can further enhance the immune system and avoid re-infection.

Inform your doctor if you notice curd like patches manifest inside the mouth. On rare occasions, the fungus may disturb the tissue in the esophagus and induce trouble when eating. If this happens, get in touch with your doctor immediately. As a good practice, get periodic checks for oral thrush infections.

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