The most popular type of Candida infection is vaginal Candida infection. This disease infects seventy-five percent or three fourths of women around the world, at least once in their lifetime. A less popular type is oral Candida infection.

This type of infection is categorized into four types:

Moniliasis

Moniliasis, also known as thrush, is a kind of oral Candida infection that mostly affects infants and the elderly.  The symptom of Moniliasis is a white or yellow coating that envelops the inner mouth, entire tongue, roof of the mouth or palate, inner lips, and at times, the throat. This coating is difficult to wipe off, and when scraped off, a burning red tissue is exposed.

Erythematous

Erythematous is a kind of oral Candida infection that affects the palate of the mouth and the tongue. Symptoms of Erythematous are the distinctive red color of the palate and tongue, which in layers begin to peel off.

Angular Cheilitis

Angular Cheilitis is a form of oral Candida infection that affects the mouth’s corners. Symptoms are deep cracks or splits that start to bleed once the mouth is opened.

Hyperplastic

Hyperplastic’s is a type of oral Candida infection that is characterized by an extra growth of discolored tissue in the oral cavity. If not treated immediately, this infection may spread to other body organs.

A distinctive sign of oral Candida infection is the craving of alcohol, bread, sugar, and food rich in yeast. Symptoms are burning sensations inside or on the mouth, fatigue, deep depression, digestive problems, and joint and muscle pains.

Infants and the elderly are the usual targets of oral Candida infection. Healthy adults in their prime are usually unaffected, but contracting the disease is definitely possible. It is possible for the disease to develop if an individual is going through chemotherapy.

In times, the stress caused during organ transplants will result to oral Candida infection. Since HIV and AIDS attack and disable the immune system, it’s common for people with this affliction to develop oral Candida infection. People who are distressed by chronic health problems are more susceptible to oral Candida infection. Due to imbalanced blood sugar levels, diabetics are prone to oral Candida infection as well.

The use of antibiotics and steroids suppress the body’s immune system, leaving it open to oral Candida infection. Birth control used by women can lead to oral Candida infection. Bloodstreams that are iron deficient degrade the immune system and can likely be the cause of oral Candida infection.

Frequently used medication for the treatment of oral Candida infections are the following: Triazoles, Nystatin, Candicidin, Amphotericin B, and Ketoconazole. For people who prefer natural or herbal medicine, Artemisia, capricin tea, gentian, extracts from grapefruit seeds, oils from grape seeds, and homeopathic remedies like Candida silicea.

Since infants have less developed immune systems, they are the best candidates for oral Candida infections. It is necessary for parents to constantly monitor their baby’s mouth for signs and symptoms, since infants cannot distinctly express their emotions. If any of the symptoms are detected, a pediatrician must immediately be consulted. Cleanliness, good hygiene, and sterilizing both pacifiers and bottles will help thwart the disease.

Chronic or frequent oral Candida infections can prove to be an excruciating experience. Consult a physician, and find out about the pre-emptive measures that must be taken. They can determine the most viable treatment and medication to help avert future oral Candida infections.