Oral Thrush
Oral thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called Candida.
Oral thrush in adults is not contagious and its symptoms are mainly redness and white patches inside the mouth. Other symptoms include the following:
♦ cracks at the corners of the mouth
♦ not tasting things properly
♦ an unpleasant taste in the mouth
♦ pain inside the mouth (for example, a sore tongue or sore gums)
♦ difficulty eating and drinking
There are factors that increase the risk of having oral thrush, which inlude:
♦ taking antibiotics over a long time
♦ using asthma inhalers
♦ having cancer treatment like chemotherapy
♦ having uncontrolled diabetes
There are measures, which can be taken to minimise the risk of having oral thrush, which include:
♦ taking care of your teeth: brush twice a day, cleaning your dentures, and going for regular check-ups even if you have dentures
♦ brushing your gums and tongue with a soft toothbrush if you do not have any teeth
♦ rinsing your mouth after eating or taking medicine
♦ going to regular check-ups if you have a long-term condition like diabetes
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