Esophageal candidiasis: Therapy, symptoms

Brief overview Treatment: Candida of the esophagus can be treated well with antifungal medication (antimycotics) (active ingredient usually fluconazole). Symptoms: Thrush esophagitis often causes hardly any symptoms. Sometimes it manifests itself as painful swallowing problems, a burning sensation behind the breastbone and/or nausea. Causes: Candida yeast fungi infest and inflame the mucous membrane of the … Esophageal candidiasis: Therapy, symptoms

Thrush (Candidiasis): Definition, Diagnosis, Therapy

Brief overview Diagnosis:Preparation of a fungal culture, microscopic detection. Treatment:Antifungal agents (antimycotics) for application or ingestion. Symptoms:On the outer skin, reddish scaly papules and itching; on mucous membranes, itching, whitish strippable coatings Prevention: Depends on the localization. Causes and risk factors: Damp, poorly ventilated skin areas, lowered immune defenses, diseases such as diabetes mellitus, HIV … Thrush (Candidiasis): Definition, Diagnosis, Therapy

Breast Sores: Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Itching and burning at the nipples, possibly small blisters, reddish, shiny skin, small cracks at the nipple, pain during breastfeeding, possibly simultaneous symptoms of oral thrush or diaper thrush in the baby. Treatment: Ointments with antifungal agents (antimycotics) to be applied to the affected areas of the breast, simultaneous treatment of the … Breast Sores: Symptoms, Therapy

Oral Thrush: Description, Treatment

Brief overview Treatment: Depending on the severity, antifungal agents (antimycotics) for application or ingestion, oral hygiene measures Symptoms: White, strippable coatings on the cheek mucosa, tongue or palate, reddened, burning tongue, taste disturbances Causes and risk factors: Yeast infection (Candida albicans), increased risk of infection in babies, denture wearers, lack of oral hygiene, weakened immune … Oral Thrush: Description, Treatment