is a fungal disease which affects many parts of the body. Babies and the elderly are prone to candida in the mouth.

Cause:
Generally, candida is caused by candida bacteria that resides on the skin or in the intestinal tract.

Symptoms:

Discharge.
Itching and burning in the affected areas.
Infection in the mouth causes - white patches on the gums, lips and inside the cheeks.
Depression, headache, fatigue, anxiety, adverse reactions to certain foods, constipation, irritability, inability to concentrate, diarrhea etc.

Traditional Treatment
In the case of vaginal infection, pessaries and creams are available and usually help to control the problem. Mouth infections are usually treated orally. If systematic infection has been diagnosed, it is essential to us treatment which can get to the bloodstream.

Dietary considerations
Thrush can be controlled by topical creams and alterations to the diet. It is important to build up your immune system so it can fight off any overgrowth of the virus. Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates and foods which contain yeast. Eat plenty of live yogurt and try supplements of acidophilus. Vitamin E and garlic may be helpful.

Note: In women, the continued use of contraceptives can result in re-occurring thrush.

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