Candidiasis

The following information is provided by Laura Porter, M.D.

Candidiasis (Mucositis, Thrush) is the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract. It is caused by a fungus. Candidiasis is commonly known as a yeast infection.

Symptoms include white patches or plaques and cold sores.

Mucositis can be treated with:

• Antifungal prescription medications
• Mouthwash such as Magic™ Mouthwash
• Local anesthetics
• Analgesics

It is not advisable to use hydrocortisone to treat mucositis. It will make the mucositis worse.

Mucositis infection can spread so do not assume that your pain is a hemorrhoid. It could be candidiasis. Hemorrhoid cream will only worsen the situation.

Following is a photograph of oral Candidiasis from James Hellman, MD: