Candida esophagitis: treatment of the disease

1 Causes of pathology

There are many reasons why a disease such as candidal esophagitis may occur. In general, the ailment develops against the background of a decrease in the protective functions of immunity in the development of various pathologies. This list includes:

• oncological diseases of organs located near the esophagus;
• AIDS;
• uncompensated diabetes mellitus;
• alcohol dependence.

Often the cause of the disease is the pathology of the thyroid gland, for example, hypoparathyroidism. To provocative candidiasis esophagitis include diseases of connective tissue.

In addition to the aforementioned ailments, regular consumption of alcoholic beverages and frequent intake of antibiotics and oral contraceptives may be the cause. Esophagitis esophagitis is able to develop with the use of histamine blockers.

If a person consumes rough and spicy food for a long time, without taking into account the presence of the disease, serious complications may appear.

2 The main types of the disease

There are two main types of candidal esophagitis. The first type is called acute fungal. The disease is characterized by rapid progression and the appearance of a pronounced symptomatology. There is a sharp increase in body temperature. In general, this species develops as a secondary ailment against the background of other disorders localized in the stomach. The fungus is affected by the lower part of the esophagus.

The second species is called chronic. It develops if the time does not begin to treat acute forms. Sometimes improperly prescribed therapy is also the cause of the progression of the disease. Rarely found as a primary species.

3 Symptomatic manifestation of

Since candidal esophagitis is rare, it can be confused with other pathologies that affect the digestive system. Therefore, in order to establish an accurate diagnosis, a thorough examination and examination should be carried out with the help of special medical equipment.

In the decision of the exact diagnosis, special attention should be paid to the symptoms. During the development of the inflammatory process, a person begins to worry about heartburn. During swallowing, severe pain occurs regardless of what kind of food the patient uses. During the day a person faces constant discomfort, painful sensations are localized behind the sternum. There is a burning sensation. Some patients confuse such a manifestation with pain in the throat or in the heart, which is due to the location of the organs.

Another significant symptom is dysphagia. This term is characterized by a disturbance of swallowing, especially in solid foods. With the further development of the disease, even liquid soups and cereals cause strong painful sensations.

Symptoms of this disease include nausea and vomiting. Most often this is manifested during the use of solid pieces of food, spicy foods or carbonated drinks. In the process, the mucosa of the esophagus is damaged.

During the meal a person is concerned about the pain in the chest.

As with any illness, the person's health worsens. There are disturbances in sleep, a feeling of anxiety. The patient becomes more irritable, there is a decrease in efficiency.

4 Therapeutic measures

If the above symptoms occur, a person should immediately consult a specialist. In no case do you need to self-medicate, as this is fraught with serious complications.

If the patient is diagnosed with candidal esophagitis, the treatment involves the use of antifungal drugs( antifungal).The main effect of the drugs is to block the development of fungal infection on the walls of the esophagus. During the use of drugs, fungi become vulnerable to negative environmental influences.

Antifungal drugs can be divided into three main classes: polyene and azole antibiotics and echinocandins.

The main goal of the treatment is to eliminate the symptoms of the disease and to prevent the recurrence of the disease. With the development of the inflammatory process in the esophagus, local therapy is ineffective.