Oropharyngeal Candidiasis - Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (Mukhpaka)

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Oropharyngeal Candidiasis - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Candida is a fungus present in the mouth of up to 60% healthy people but infection is commonly associated with immunosuppression, use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, diabetes, use of corticosteroids, denture wear, haematinic deficiencies, etc.

In Ayurveda, this condition can be correlated to Mukhpaka. Mukh stands for oral cavity or mouth and paka refers to any inflammation or ulceration.

Dr. Gupta’s IAFA successfully treats this condition in adults as well in children’s also. IAFA provides very safe and effective treatment for oropharyngeal candidiasis.

Causes of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

In Ayurveda, this condition is caused due to the aggravation of Kapha dosha. Kapha dosha gets aggravated in the oral cavity and stomach leading to oral thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis.

Ayurvedic Reference of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Symptoms of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Pain and tingling sensation around the mouth
Burning while masticating the food
Watering of the mouth
Constipation
Tastelessness
Cracking in the ulcers of the mouth

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– Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFA®

Diet Management in Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Do’s (Pathya):

Take foods rich in zinc such as pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts, beans, etc.
Include whole grains and fortified cereals in the diet.
Dairy products such as cow ghee and cow milk are recommended.

Don’ts (Apathya):

Intake of Pitta and Kapha dosha aggravating foods such as fried, spicy, and non-vegetarian food should be avoided.
Consumption of tea, coffee, and alcohol should be avoided.

Yoga Therapy in Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Practice Pranayam such as Kapalbhati and Anulom – Vilom.
Various Yoga Postures such as

Suryanamaskar
Padmasana
Vajrasana
Paschimothasana are beneficial.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

The Ayurvedic line of treatment of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis includes Shodhana (purificatory) therapy as well as local application of sheetal dravya (coolants). Other Ayurvedic therapies such as Gandusha (Mouth Gargling) and Kavala (Oral Medicaments) also yield good results.

IAFA provides purificatory and palliative therapies for the successful management of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis.

References

Child Health and Ayurveda, First Edition 2021, by Sahil Gupta, Angular Stomatitis Chapter No. 14, Page No. 63-66.
Ayurvedic Aspects of Allergies and Fungal Infections, Edition 2021, by Sahil Gupta, Fungal Infection Chapter No. 41, Page No. 248-249.
Sharma PV, Sharma P. Charaka Samhita: Vimanasthanam. 23rd ed. Ch 5. Varanasi, India: Chaukhambha Orientalia; 1981. p. 226-40.
Chakravorty RC. Head and neck diseases in an ancient Indian surgical text (The Sushrut Samhita) Med Hist. 1971; 15:393-6.
Athavale VB. Dant rogas. In: Athavale VB, editor. Dentistry in Ayurveda. 1st ed. New Delhi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratishthan; 1999. p. 7-11.