At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best recurrent oral candidiasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya which uses prescription medications, over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
What Is Oral Candidiasis?
Oral candidiasis is also known as oral thrush and it is a fungal infection of the mouth.
What Is Recurrent Oral Candidiasis?
Recurrent oral candidiasis is an oral thrush infection that keeps coming back after it has been treated.
Recurrent Oral Candidiasis Causes
Oral candidiasis is caused by the yeast Candida Albicans.
Risk factors for getting recurrent oral candidiasis include the following:
*Dentures
*Diabetes
*HIV
*Cancer and its treatment
*Medications that suppress the immune system like those given after organ transplants
*Vitamin B12 deficiency
*Iron deficiency
*Hypothyroidism
*Smoking
*Defects in cellular immunity
*Medications like inhaled steroids, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, taking antibiotics for a long time
*Xerostomia or dry mouth which can be caused by medications (e.g. antihistamines, decongestants, antidepressants), dehydration, mouth breathing (e.g. from a blocked nose, sleeping with the mouth open), anxiety, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, medical conditions (e.g. Sjögren’s syndrome, SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson disease, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer disease), smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, acidic drinks (e.g. tomato juice, orange juice), aging.
Recurrent Oral Candidiasis Symptoms
Symptoms of oral candidiasis include white patches in the mouth. These can be on the tongue, inner cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth and tonsils. There may also be cracks at the corners of the mouth known as angular cheilitis. There may also be a burning sensation when eating.
Symptoms of recurrent oral candidiasis include repeated episodes of getting these white patches in the mouth.
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Recurrent Oral Candidiasis Tests
*CBC Complete blood count with PBF peripheral blood film
*RBS and HBA1C
*HIV
Thyroid function tests
*B12 level
*Serum iron level, serum ferritin level
*ANA
*Tumor markers eg. PSA (prostrate cancer), CA 125 (ovarian cancer), CEA or carcinoembryonic antigen (colorectal cancer), AFP or alpha feto protein (liver cancer or even ovary and testicular cancer), CA 19-9 (cancers of the colon, stomach, bile duct), CA 15-3 (though it is used to monitor advanced breast cancer treatment it is also elevated in cancers of the ovary, lung, prostrate) CA 27-29 (though it is used to monitor advanced breast cancer treatment it is also elevated in cancers of the colon, stomach, kidney, lung, ovary, pancreas, uterus, liver) and other tests like stool for occult blood and Pap smear.
Recurrent Oral Candidiasis Differential Diagnosis
The differential diagnosis for oral candidiasis includes conditions like oral hairy leukoplakia, oral mucositis, erythroplakia, aphthous stomatitis, herpes gingivostomatitis, measles Koplik spots, Steven-Johnsons syndrome, diphtheria pseudomembrane, syphilis, and streptococcal pharyngitis.
Recurrent Oral Candidiasis Treatment
Recurrent candidiasis treatment combines the use of lifestyle modifications, OTC products and prescription medications.
Lifestyle Modifications
The treatment of recurrent oral candidiasis includes lifestyle modifications like the following:
*Removing and cleaning dentures every night
*Rinsing the mouth after using steroid inhalers
*Reducing sugar intake in the diet as high sugar intake favors Candida multiplication
*Eating foods that provide you with iron
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*Eating foods that provide you with vitamin B12 like beef, fish and eggs.
*Stopping smoking
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Over-The-Counter Products
OTC products that can be used include the following:
All Day Dry Mouth Spray
All Day Dry Mouth Spray is a great product for persons who have a dry mouth or xerostomia as it can be used several times during the day to moisten the mouth and soothe the tissues. It contains 44% xylitol which may help reduce the development of tooth decay and gum disease. It has a non-acidic, neutral pH of 7 which maintains a healthy oral environment. This saliva substitute is also alcohol-free, sugar-free and gluten-free. To use it, spray it on the tongue and rub the tongue on the gums and teeth for 5 seconds. Click here to buy All Day Dry Mouth Spray.
Prescription Medications
Mild oral candidiasis is treated with medications that are applied in the mouth like nystatin, clotrimazole and miconazole. These medications are also used for recurrent oral thrush.
Studies show us that oral fluconazole is the drug of choice for the treatment of oral candidiasis.
Fluconazole is also the oral treatment for recurrent yeast infection.
Contact our Doctor today for the best recurrent oral candidiasis treatment in Nairobi Kenya.