CANDIDA ESOPHAGITIS

Candida infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives on the skin and inside the body, in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any problems. Sometimes, Candida can multiply and cause an infection if the environment inside the mouth, throat, or esophagus changes in a way that encourages fungal growth.

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat is also called thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candidiasis in the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach) is called esophageal candidiasis or Candida esophagitis. Esophageal candidiasis is one of the most common infections in people living with HIV/AIDS.

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat can have many different symptoms, including: White patches on the inner cheeks, tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat, Redness or soreness, Cotton-like feeling in the mouth, Loss of taste, Pain while eating or swallowing, Cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth.

Symptoms of candidiasis in the esophagus usually include pain when swallowing and difficulty swallowing.

Who gets candidiasis in the mouth or throat?

Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is uncommon in healthy adults. People who are at higher risk for getting candidiasis in the mouth and throat include people with at least one of these factors:

Wear dentures

Have diabetes

Have cancer

Have HIV/AIDS

Take antibiotics or corticosteroids, including inhaled corticosteroids for conditions like asthma

Take medications that cause dry mouth or have medical conditions that cause dry mouth

Smoke

How can I prevent candidiasis in the mouth or throat?

Ways to help prevent candidiasis in the mouth and throat include:

Maintain good oral health

Rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after using inhaled corticosteroids

Treatment

Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is usually treated with antifungal medicine. The treatment for mild to moderate infections in the mouth or throat is usually an antifungal medicine applied to the inside of the mouth for 7 to 14 days. These medications include clotrimazole, miconazole, or nystatin. For severe infections, the most common treatment is fluconazole (an antifungal medication) taken by mouth or through a vein. If patient does not get better after taking fluconazole, healthcare providers may prescribe a different antifungal.

The treatment for candidiasis in the esophagus is usually fluconazole. Other types of prescription antifungal medicines can also be used for people who can’t take fluconazole or who don’t get better after taking fluconazole.

CANDIDA ESOPHAGITIS

Candida infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives on the skin and inside the body, in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any problems. Sometimes, Candida can multiply and cause an infection if the environment inside the mouth, throat, or esophagus changes in a way that encourages fungal growth.

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat is also called thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candidiasis in the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach) is called esophageal candidiasis or Candida esophagitis. Esophageal candidiasis is one of the most common infections in people living with HIV/AIDS.

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat can have many different symptoms, including: White patches on the inner cheeks, tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat, Redness or soreness, Cotton-like feeling in the mouth, Loss of taste, Pain while eating or swallowing, Cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth.

Symptoms of candidiasis in the esophagus usually include pain when swallowing and difficulty swallowing.

Who gets candidiasis in the mouth or throat?

Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is uncommon in healthy adults. People who are at higher risk for getting candidiasis in the mouth and throat include people with at least one of these factors:

Wear dentures

Have diabetes

Have cancer

Have HIV/AIDS

Take antibiotics or corticosteroids, including inhaled corticosteroids for conditions like asthma

Take medications that cause dry mouth or have medical conditions that cause dry mouth

Smoke

How can I prevent candidiasis in the mouth or throat?

Ways to help prevent candidiasis in the mouth and throat include:

Maintain good oral health

Rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after using inhaled corticosteroids

Treatment

Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is usually treated with antifungal medicine. The treatment for mild to moderate infections in the mouth or throat is usually an antifungal medicine applied to the inside of the mouth for 7 to 14 days. These medications include clotrimazole, miconazole, or nystatin. For severe infections, the most common treatment is fluconazole (an antifungal medication) taken by mouth or through a vein. If patient does not get better after taking fluconazole, healthcare providers may prescribe a different antifungal.

The treatment for candidiasis in the esophagus is usually fluconazole. Other types of prescription antifungal medicines can also be used for people who can’t take fluconazole or who don’t get better after taking fluconazole.

CANDIDA ESOPHAGITIS

Candida infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives on the skin and inside the body, in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any problems. Sometimes, Candida can multiply and cause an infection if the environment inside the mouth, throat, or esophagus changes in a way that encourages fungal growth.

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat is also called thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candidiasis in the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach) is called esophageal candidiasis or Candida esophagitis. Esophageal candidiasis is one of the most common infections in people living with HIV/AIDS.

Candidiasis in the mouth and throat can have many different symptoms, including: White patches on the inner cheeks, tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat, Redness or soreness, Cotton-like feeling in the mouth, Loss of taste, Pain while eating or swallowing, Cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth.

Symptoms of candidiasis in the esophagus usually include pain when swallowing and difficulty swallowing.

Who gets candidiasis in the mouth or throat?

Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is uncommon in healthy adults. People who are at higher risk for getting candidiasis in the mouth and throat include people with at least one of these factors:

Wear dentures

Have diabetes

Have cancer

Have HIV/AIDS

Take antibiotics or corticosteroids, including inhaled corticosteroids for conditions like asthma

Take medications that cause dry mouth or have medical conditions that cause dry mouth

Smoke

How can I prevent candidiasis in the mouth or throat?

Ways to help prevent candidiasis in the mouth and throat include:

Maintain good oral health

Rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after using inhaled corticosteroids

Treatment

Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is usually treated with antifungal medicine. The treatment for mild to moderate infections in the mouth or throat is usually an antifungal medicine applied to the inside of the mouth for 7 to 14 days. These medications include clotrimazole, miconazole, or nystatin. For severe infections, the most common treatment is fluconazole (an antifungal medication) taken by mouth or through a vein. If patient does not get better after taking fluconazole, healthcare providers may prescribe a different antifungal.

The treatment for candidiasis in the esophagus is usually fluconazole. Other types of prescription antifungal medicines can also be used for people who can’t take fluconazole or who don’t get better after taking fluconazole.