Parasites

Candidiasis of the oesophagus: causes and consequences.

In gastroenterology, many diseases, including parasites, are challenging to diagnose due to their nature. One example is oesophagal candidiasis, a familiar “thrush” that has changed habitual localisation. This infection indicates that there are other dangerous diseases present that have affected the immune system. Therefore it is vital to find the condition in time and get rid of it.

The candida fungus is considered opportunistic, i.e. a healthy person with a sound immune system is not affected by the infection until the conditions are just right for it to cause candidiasis.
Under normal conditions, such parasites as fungus cannot harm the body since the mucous membranes in the colon resist their influence thanks to the immune system and other protective elements of the surrounding microflora. If their work fails and the protective function of mucous membranes, worsens and candida begins to multiply actively and spread. Since this microorganism lives in the intestine or the oral cavity, the infection can ascend or descend through the oesophagus.

Fungal infection of the oesophagus and the need for specialised care

Detection of parasites like candida fungi in the oesophagus doesn’t always indicate the disease presence. In some cases, it is in the form of a carrier, for which there is no specific treatment. However, in such a situation, the diagnosis of the body’s condition is necessary to identify the root of the causes of fungal proliferation.

Identifying the pathway to which the parasites have entered the body is not a necessary medical task. The microorganism has spread widely to the environment. It is in water, in soil, in the mucus of people and animals. So, any contact can transmit this.
The main difficulty lies in that oesophagal candidiasis does not show any symptoms in half of all cases. Consequently, this greatly complicates its diagnosis. A distinctive feature of the disease is the absence of direct dependence between the stage of its development, the complexity of the situation and the patient’s feelings.

Candidiasis of the oesophagus is a complex disease that is still under investigation up to this day. The slightest weakening of the immune defence can already cause the development of colonies of the fungus. Moreover, the lack of correct treatment leads to severe complications. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to any possible symptoms and immediately go to a specialist for an examination.

Oesophagal candidiasis is a consequence of intestinal candidiasis. Therefore, professionals in our clinic can prevent its effects by assisting you through colonic irrigation treatment.