Condition:
Oral Thrush in Adults
Definition:
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth. It is not contagious and is usually successfully treated with antifungal medication.
It is also called oral candidosis (or candidiasis) because it is caused by a group of yeasts called Candida.
Symptom:
In its early stages, oral thrush may not cause any symptoms. But as the infection gets worse, one or more of the following symptoms may develop:
- white or yellow patches of bumps on your inner cheeks, tongue, tonsils, gums, or lips
- slight bleeding if the bumps are scraped
- soreness or burning in your mouth
- a cotton-like sensation in your mouth
- dry, cracked skin at the corners of your mouth
- difficulty swallowing
- a bad taste in your mouth
- a loss of taste
In some cases, oral thrush can affect your esophagus, though this is not common.
The same fungus that causes oral thrush can also cause yeast infections in other parts of your body. Learn more about the symptoms of oral thrush and other types of yeast infections.
Description:
Protocol:
Oil Pulling Method
Swish 1 Tablespoon, daily, for about 5 minutes (gradually work up to 10 or 20 minutes). Don’t do it vigorously since you’ll be doing it for far longer than you are used to and your jaw will get tired. Gently swirl the oil around your mouth and suck it through the spaces between your teeth. Make sure not to swallow any of it. When finished, spit the oil in the dustbin. Don’t spit it in the sink because when the oil thickens after cooling, it may clog up your pipes.
