| The overgrowth of the fungi Candida Albicans is | | | | Medications that may be prescribed include nystatin |
| responsible for the onset of Thrush, which is also | | | | (Mycostatin) and fluconazole (Diflucan). |
| known as Yeast Infection or Candidiasis. Thrush can | | | | The second step in thrush cure is to correct any |
| become a serious problem if it is not treated, and | | | | condition that may have caused it. Dentures will need |
| anyone who thinks they may be suffering from it | | | | to be treated to destroy the fungus and ill-fitting |
| should seek medical advice or natural cure for thrush | | | | dentures may need to be repaired or replaced. If the |
| alternatives at the earliest opportunity. | | | | patient is diabetic, an adjustment may be needed in |
| Thrush is a form of yeast that is commonly found in | | | | the diabetic medications that are being taken. |
| the gastric tract. When the body defense becomes | | | | But aside from seeing a doctor and using over the |
| weak because of weakness in the body or immune | | | | counter medications, there are things you can do at |
| deficiency, the yeast causes infection in the mouth | | | | home to treat thrush. |
| called oral thrush. In the mouth it looks like creamy | | | | The common yogurt is a home treatment and natural |
| white patches or small red spots on the tongue, the | | | | cure for thrush. Eating lots of yogurt brings back the |
| roof of the mouth (also known as the hard palate), | | | | balance in good bacteria and thrush can be controlled. |
| gums or throat. Thrush makes it difficult and painful | | | | Aside from yogurt, another effective natural cure for |
| to swallow and can cause chest pain as well as | | | | thrush is Aloe Vera gel which can also be bought in |
| nausea and making food taste different. | | | | alternative medicine and herb stores. Apply the Aloe |
| Many women suffer from thrush, in fact it's been | | | | Vera gel to the affected area. |
| estimated that over 75% of all women will | | | | Food is one of the main triggers of thrush. Avoid |
| experience thrush, at some point in their lives. | | | | dried fruits, dairy products, mushrooms, pickled |
| Fortunately there are many over the counter | | | | vegetables and fruits, monosodium glutamate and |
| medicines that are effective natural cure for thrush | | | | smoked fish and meat as these can trigger thrush. |
| or home remedies for thrush cure. | | | | Avoiding food that contains yeast may also give |
| The first step in treatment will be to get rid of the | | | | relief. Foods containing a lot of yeast are bread, beer, |
| yeast, and this is usually done with prescription | | | | wine, etc. Stopping tobacco usage will help. See your |
| antifungal medication in a form that can be sucked or | | | | dentist regularly to also control the thrush. Talk to |
| as a liquid that is held in the mouth before swallowing. | | | | your doctor for your line of treatment. |