Esophageal candidiasis is a yeast infection of the esophagus (windpipe) caused by Candida Albicans. Esophageal candidiasis is also known as esophageal thrush. Symptoms of esophageal candidiasis include; white patches on the lining of the esophagus, pain, and discomfort while swallowing, dryness of the mouth, nausea, unusual weight loss, etc. Treatment of esophageal candidiasis is done by anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole.
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Am I suffering from achalasia or GERD?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old male. I recently had a severe chest pain like heartburn and visited a gastroenterologist doctor. I am also suffering from swallowing disorder for the past seven to eight months, especially solid foods and sometime liquids too. It feels that whenever I eat food it stuck ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your primary diagnosis is esophageal candidiasis and antral gastritis. These are medical conditions and managed with medical treatment only. Although, treatment for esophageal candidiasis lasts little long duration. The esophageal manometry test is not required fo... Read Full »
Can recurrent esophageal candidiasis be treated with Fluconazole?
Query: Hi doctor, I need some advice on behalf of my mother who is 67 years old. For the past 12 days my mother has been experiencing pain in the throat area, feels like something is stuck, vomiting mucous, weakness, body aches, white tongue, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting feeling while talking and ea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your mother is suffering from 1. Hypothyroidism. 2. Oral candidiasis. 3. UTI (urinary tract infection). 4. Dysphagia. Oral candidiasis or oral thrush if not improved within five days after starting local antifungals then you may start oral antifungal medicatio... Read Full »
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