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Can Stress Cause Oral Thrush?
Question: I HAVE THURSH IN MY MOUTH NOW. NO ANTIBIOTIC, NO HIV, NO BREATHING TX'S OR INHAILORS. I AM STRESSED TO THE XXXXXXX AND AM CHANGING JOBS TO REDUCE STRESS PER MD ORDER OR MAKE THAT 4 MD'S ORDER.
I AM SWISHING WITH NYSTAT FOR A WEEK NOW , MY TOUNG IS NOT WHITE ANYMORE BUT IT STILL BURNS AND TASTES BITTER.
I HAVE WONDERED IF THE HIGH SUGAR FORM DRINKS AND JUICES IS MAKING IT HAD TO GET RID OF..
BUT WHY DO I HAVE IN THE FIRST PLACE? HIGH STRSS AND TOO MUCH SUGAR IN MY DRINKS/
I AM SWISHING WITH NYSTAT FOR A WEEK NOW , MY TOUNG IS NOT WHITE ANYMORE BUT IT STILL BURNS AND TASTES BITTER.
I HAVE WONDERED IF THE HIGH SUGAR FORM DRINKS AND JUICES IS MAKING IT HAD TO GET RID OF..
BUT WHY DO I HAVE IN THE FIRST PLACE? HIGH STRSS AND TOO MUCH SUGAR IN MY DRINKS/
Brief Answer:
Yes, stress may cause oral thrush...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
Stress is one of the main factors for oral thrush. Excess sugary drinks may cause dryness of the oral cavity. This is because sugar requires water for metabolization. And also, due to osmosis, the water from the oral mucosa gets removed, leaving it dry and sore.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink frequent sips of warm water
2. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables. This helps in boosting the immunity.
3. Continue with Nystatin mouth washes/paint up to 4 times a day.
4. You can try taking Vitamin B-complex capsules available OTC. B-complex aids in early healing of the inflammation and re-epithelialisation of the oral mucosa.
5. Avoid smoking/fizzy drinks/chilled beverages & food
6. Follow stress remedies as suggested by your MD.
If the burning of mouth persists you may require oral anti-fungal tablets under the supervision of your MD
Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Yes, stress may cause oral thrush...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
Stress is one of the main factors for oral thrush. Excess sugary drinks may cause dryness of the oral cavity. This is because sugar requires water for metabolization. And also, due to osmosis, the water from the oral mucosa gets removed, leaving it dry and sore.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink frequent sips of warm water
2. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables. This helps in boosting the immunity.
3. Continue with Nystatin mouth washes/paint up to 4 times a day.
4. You can try taking Vitamin B-complex capsules available OTC. B-complex aids in early healing of the inflammation and re-epithelialisation of the oral mucosa.
5. Avoid smoking/fizzy drinks/chilled beverages & food
6. Follow stress remedies as suggested by your MD.
If the burning of mouth persists you may require oral anti-fungal tablets under the supervision of your MD
Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Practicing since :2001
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