Is Oral Thrush Contagious?
November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In what way is oral thrush contagious?
Whilst unusual for oral thrush to spread from one person to another if they are both healthy, it is possible for the yeast causing thrush to pass from one person to another in various ways if they are more susceptible.
(1) What can cause oral thrush in infants?
If a pregnant woman has a yeast infection during pregnancy, following contact with the birth canal’s thrush, oral thrush symptoms can easily manifest in the newborn child 3 to 7 days after birth. After contact with thrush oral symptoms easily appear in newborn children as their immune system is immature and they need to develop the healthy bacteria that will fight candida overgrowth in the mouth.
In answer to is “oral thrush contagious?” the answer is “yes” as far as mother and breastfeeding child as the yeast infection can pass back and forth between mother and child. This can cause oral thrush in the infant and yeast infection of the nipple in the mother.
(2) Is oral thrush contagious in older children?
If toddlers, older children and adults are generally healthy and without otherwise compromised immune systems, thrush is not usually contagious. However, if for some reason the immune system is compromised, a child or toddler can develop thrush orally by sharing infected toys or pacifiers with a child who already has oral thrush. Playgroups and nurseries need to therfore be very aware of toy hygiene to prevent the spread of germs and infections.
(3) How is oral thrush contagious in adults?
For adults there are different risk factors. For people with weakened immune systems it is unusual but possible that oral thrush is contagious through kissing and / or participating in oral sex.
Adults wearing dentures (false teeth) can also experience oral thrush and then spread yeast on their hands by handling dentures then touching other objects that someone else may put in their mouth. Personal hygiene is an important way for preventing thrush’s oral symptoms from spreading.
Preventing the causes of oral thrush
If struggling to get rid of thrush - oral, vaginal or male - it is important to address the causes of oral thrush so that the symptoms do not become recurrent. Yeast Infection Helpdesk recommends a holistic approach as this will tackle the underlying causes of oral thrush as well as treating you oral thrush symptoms. This combined approach alongside Linda Allen’s personal support to guaruntee your effective treatment makes a powerful package that I can personally recommend having used it myself.
Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Why some women experience yeast infection during pregnancy
Yeast infection during pregnancy, sometimes known as thrush, is a very common scenario as the hormone levels during pregnancy cause an increase in the glycogen (sugar) content of vaginal secretions. This increased presence of sugar can make yeast infection during pregnancy very stubborn to treat.
Increased presence of sugar in the vagina may also be due to sugar passed in the urine due to gestational diabetes. This is a fairly common and temporary condition during pregnancy. For this reason a chronic yeast infection in pregnancy MUST be checked out with your medical practitioner who will be able to formally diagnose a yeast infection as well as review possible causes - otherwise it may become a recurrent problem. This will ensure that the correct and safest treatment (whether it be for prescription, over the counter or natural home remedies) is given ensuring the welfare of both you and your growing baby.
During pregnancy it is always best to avoid medications wherever possible and to NEVER treat yourself for a condition without the express advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Treatment of yeast infection during pregnancy:
It is reassuring to know that, if you do have a yeast infection, it will not, in itself, harm your developing baby in any way.
However, should there still be symptoms of thrush during labour it is possible that your baby will contract it whilst passing through the birth canal. This may lead to baby thrush which is effectively oral thrush and is the most common cause of yeast infections in babies. If left untreated this may be passed on to your nipples if breastfeeding. Treatment for baby yeast infections is very straightforward with prescription remedies or gentian violet being the most popular approaches.
What is espohapeal yeast infection?
October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Esophageal candidiasis (also known as a “thrush” or oropharyngeal candidiasis) is a yeast infection of the digestive tract leading from the mouth to the stomach. It is often assiciated with oral thrush which can happen at the same time.
What are the possible causes of esophageal yeast infection?
A very uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition, esophageal yeast infection symptoms can be an unpleasant side effect of long-term antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs or chronic candidiasis. It is also a common early infection for people with HIV+ or Aids affecting women slightly more than men.
How are esophageal yeast infection symptoms treated?
Treatment of symptoms is straightforward:
- lozenges and oral capsules are the most common prescription methods.
- if you have a compromised immune system and are believed to be as higher risk of candidial esophagitis, natural over the counter remedies such as lactobacillus acidophillus supplements (to replace health bacteria lost during the infection) and garlic capsules (anti-bacterial and anti-fungal) may help to keep symptoms at bay.
- As always it is best to take a holistic approach to your health and treat the causes as well as those distressing symptoms thereby reducing the risk of recurrent yeast infection.
Are Over the Counter Remedies for Yeast Infection Safe to Use?
August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
It is possible to buy over-the-counter remedies for yeast infection and, as a result, more and more people are making self-diagnosis and treatment.
Which treatments for yeast infection are available over the counter?
The most commonly available drugs for treating vaginal or penile thrush usually end in the letters “azoles” (such as cloritramizole and micronizole). However, without seeking professional diagnosis there is a high risk of misdiagnosis whereby, for example, vaginal itching and soreness may be due to a washing detergent allergy or sexually transmitted disease and not yeast infection.
What are the risks linked to self-diagnosis and treatment?
Over use of over the counter therapies for yeast infection can result in treatment resistance making it very hard to find a successful treatment should a genuine outbreak of candida overgrowth occur. On balance it is better to work with natural holistic remedies such as those to be discussed here in the coming weeks. These will avoid treatment resistance and be kinder to your body. If a holistic approach is embraced there is also the opportunity to prevent recurrent yeast infection.
Treatment of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Holistic methods take into account preventative measures for treating candidiasis symptoms as well as teating the causes. Treating your outbreak of thrush with diet, lifestyle changes, acidophilus, vinegar and other holistic methods may be best.
Boric Acid should not be used during pregnancy and only with extreme caution at other time due to potential side-effects.
It is essential to take advice from a qualified practitioner before using aromatherapy treatments such as tea tree oil as essential oils are extremely potent and many can be risky to your unborn child.
Yogurt (applied externally to the vagina) may be soothing but NEVER USE A TAMPON WHEN PREGNANT as it may harm your baby.
There are also prescription medications for yeast infection that are licenced for use during pregnancy that can be obtained after consultation with your doctor or pharmacist.
It is reassuring to know that, if you do have a yeast infection, it will not, in itself, harm your developing baby in any way.
However, should there still be symptoms of thrush during labour it is possible that your baby will contract it whilst passing through the birth canal. This may lead to baby thrush which is effectively oral thrush and is the most common cause of yeast infections in babies. If left untreated this may be passed on to your nipples if breastfeeding. Treatment for baby yeast infections is very straightforward with prescription remedies or gentian violet being the most popular approaches.
Tackling Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yeast infection during pregnancy, sometimes known as thrush, is a very common scenario as the hormone levels during pregnancy cause an increase in the glycogen (sugar) content of vaginal secretions. This increased presence of sugar can make yeast infection with pregnancy very stubborn to treat.
Increased presence of sugar in the vagina may also be due to sugar passed in the urine due to gestational diabetes. This is a fairly common and temporary condition during pregnancy. For this reason a chronic yeast infection in pregnancy MUST be checked out with your medical practitioner who will be able to formally diagnose a yeast infection as well as review possible causes - otherwise it may become a recurrent problem. This will ensure that the correct and safest treatment (whether it be for prescription, over the counter or natural home remedies) is given ensuring the welfare of both you and your growing baby.
During pregnancy it is always best to avoid medications wherever possible and to NEVER treat yourself for a condition without the express advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Welcome to Yeast Infection Helpdesk
March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Hello and welcome to Yeast Infection Helpdesk.
At this site you will find the definitive guide to all manner of yeast infection, the causes of yeast infections as well as reviews of tried and tested remedies for yeast infection in men, women and children.
Yeast infections (also known as candidiasis or thrush) can cause such misery especially when chronic or recurrent infections occur. Our aim is to provide a discreet source of information about why yeast infections happen, the symptons of thrush as well as reviews of over the counter treatments and natural home remedies for yeast infections.
Watch this site and you will see its database growing over the coming weeks on everything you need to know about yeast infection.