I've had oral thrush in the past, can I get it again?

 

Oral thrush is a common condition, but it affects immunocompromised people more frequently, including those who are battling cancer, HIV, and other immune-system-damaging disorders, as well as new-borns in their first year of life. Thrush is a common yeast infection caused by Candida albicans fungus overgrowth. Candida lives in the body and on the skin's surface without causing any problems. When it multiplies, however, it can cause infections in numerous parts of the body, including the oesophagus, mouth, throat, groyne area, armpits, and genitals.

In your mouth, digestive system, and skin exist trace amounts of the candida fungus. It should be there, and the other bacteria in your body normally keep it in check. But occasionally, certain conditions or drugs, such as corticosteroids or antibiotics, can throw the system out of whack. As a result, the fungus may spread rapidly. Thrush develops at that time. You're also more prone to develop thrush if you smoke or have improperly fitting dentures. And when breastfeeding, new-borns can infect their mothers.

Is Oral Thrush Contagious?

Although oral thrush is not contagious, it can be spread from at-risk individuals or from mother to new born while breastfeeding. It is extremely rare for thrush to be transmitted through kissing or other close contact in otherwise healthy people. This is because candida is naturally present in everyone's mouth; it only causes thrush when it develops out of control.

You can get oral thrush if you have unprotected oral sex with someone who has a vaginal yeast infection or male thrush. This is due to the candida fungus's presence in the vagina and penis. The same is true if you have oral sex with someone who has oral thrush—candida can exist in the oral cavity, putting you at a higher risk of having it.

Causes

Everyone carries traces of the candida fungus in their lips, intestines, and skin. Stress, certain illnesses, and medications, on the other hand, can cause an overgrowth, throwing your candida levels out of whack. This can lead to infections, such as oral thrush.

Recurring thrush

It is fairly uncommon for thrush to reoccur. It is defined as four or more connected episodes in a year, or at least three episodes unrelated to antibiotic treatment in a year. The term "recurrent" refers to a situation in which the condition reappears. A persistent condition is one that does not go away.

 Oral Thrush Treatments and Home Remedies

When children and adults are healthy, thrush is simple to treat. But in those with weakened immune systems, the symptoms can be more severe and more difficult to treat.

You may likely need to take antifungal drugs for 10 to 14 days as prescribed by your doctor. These are typically simple to consume and come in tablet, lozenge, or liquid form. Your doctor could order more tests to rule them out as the infection can be a sign of other health issues.

Despite being typically benign, thrush can develop into an inconvenient, persistent ailment. Make an appointment with your doctor if you start to have unsettling symptoms that don't seem to fit with your normal symptoms.

 Prevention from oral thrush

Maintain good dental hygiene: At least twice daily tooth brushing and daily flossing are recommended.

Regularly visit the dentist: especially if you wear dentures or have diabetes. Every six months, you should have your teeth cleaned by a dentist, even if you are healthy and have no dental problems.

Treat persistent medical conditions: Thrush can result from a disorder that upsets the equilibrium of microorganisms in your body, such as HIV or diabetes. Take your prescribed meds on a regular basis if you have an ongoing medical problem.

Avoid using mouthwash or sprays excessively: To maintain the health of your teeth and gums, rinse once or twice daily with an antibacterial mouthwash. Using more than enough could disrupt the regular