Throat Yeast Infections

Yeast infection of the throat is very rare in otherwise healthy adults, most cases occur in those who suffer from an immune system deficiency. This could be due to a disease such as AIDS or treatments such as chemotherapy or courses of antibiotics. Like all cases of Candida overgrowth , the root of the problem is the reduction in the natural bacterial flora of the body, which usually keep Candida at a balanced level.

The symptoms are a redness and swelling in throat as well as white spots. Throat yeast infection can also lead to tiredness, fever, and sickness in the stomach. Throat yeast infection is more common in babies as they can develop oral thrush where the fungus accumulates on the lining of the mouth and it can spread from there to the throat. The diagnosis is usually made just by an optical inspection of the throat. If another condition is suspected, such as strep throat, a scraping from the throat might be taken and examined under a microscope.

This kind of yeast infection can be difficult to deal with and anyone with a throat yeast infection may want to see their doctor about it. One yeast infection cure, which can be applied, is apple cider vinegar. This can be mixed with some water and then gargled three times daily to combat the yeast in the throat. It can also be eaten with salad or mixed up with water and honey as a drink. Eating sugar-free yogurt is also advised to restore the natural balance, particularly for infants. For adults, there are acidophilus capsules and some prescription medications available. Some mild cases in children may not cause much trouble and may disappear on their own in a few days.

Throat yeast infections in babies can a concern for mothers. The infection may spread to the nipples during breast feeding. The symptoms to look out for are flaky skin around the edge of the nipple, tenderness of the nipple, and pain while breast feeding.