Yeast fungus in the intestine
Some representatives of the yeast fungi belong to the normal intestinal flora and have no disease value. However, if antibiotics or immunosuppressants are taken for a long time, the normal intestinal flora can be damaged and yeast fungi and other bacteria can multiply pathologically and cause an infection. An infection with yeast fungi in the intestine can manifest itself, for example, through flatulence, a feeling of fullness, abdominal pain, but also nausea, diarrhoea or constipation.
An infection of the intestine with yeast fungi occurs rather rarely. If yeast fungi are detected in the intestine and the above-mentioned symptoms are present at the same time, an antimycotic therapy can be initiated. However, if only yeast fungi are detected without symptoms, this has no disease value.
Nystatin is usually used for antimycotic therapy. Afterwards, affected persons are recommended to rebuild the physiological intestinal flora for 3-6 months. It is also recommended to avoid alcohol, wheat flour products and sweets during this period – as an anti-fungal diet.
It is preferable to eat wholemeal products, vegetables, salad and dietary fiber to support the development of a healthy intestinal flora and the normal function of the intestine. Yeast fungus on the tongue can trigger the clinical picture of the oral cavity. This is an infection with Candida albicans in the mouth area, which causes reddening of the throat and whitish deposits on the oral mucosa and tongue.
The coatings can be removed, but bleed easily. In itself, the thrush is not dangerous, but it can spread to other internal organs, for example the esophagus, or enter the bloodstream and then cause serious systemic infections. Yeast fungus on the tongue occurs mainly in asthmatics or lung patients who are dependent on the intake of cortisone sprays.
After inhalation of the cortisone, residues of the cortisone may remain in the oral cavity and lead to local immunodeficiency. Therefore, the oral cavity should always be rinsed out well after inhalation of the cortisone. Mouth sores can usually be treated locally with mouth rinsing solutions, lozenges or suspensions.
The toothbrush and other oral hygiene items should be changed to prevent the spread of germs and the recurrence of the infection. Dentures should be cleaned regularly with denture cleaning tablets.
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