Question 1

if i have some form of fungus overgrowth like a yeast in my mouth, should my girlfriend be treated also? if she has or has not symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No worry: Oral thrush (Candida Albicans=fungus ) is not contagious, meaning it cannot be passed to others. However, If you think you have thrush, the best thing you can do is to see a dentist/physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

can oral health issues such as overgrowth of mouth fungus impact egfr rate or would the fungal issue only be detected on a full blood count?

Accepted Answer

: Oral health issues such as overgrowth of mouth fungus can indeed impact the eGFR rate. Fungal infections in the mouth, also known as oral thrush or candidiasis, are caused by an overgrowth of a type of yeast called Candida albicans. This infection can affect the kidneys and lead to a decrease in eGFR rate. fungal infections can cause inflammation throughout the body, including in the kidneys.

Question 3

do sometimes dentists have to cut out extra piece of gum tissue in your inner mouth i have this extra tissue which i can feel with my tongue ?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked out: The question is too broad to really give you an accurate answer to your question as it pertains to your specific situation. Do patients ever require surgery to remove excess or diseased tissue? Of course. But that is not to say that is what you would require. See your own dentist to evaluate what you are feeling. If might be a very simple fix that does not require any surgery at all!

Question 4

i have opident teeth whitening gel 20% if excess comes out of tray and swallowed or goes on mouth tissue what will happen? dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Opident: I'm not familiar with 'opident' tooth whitening gel per se. In general, slight oozing of excess tooth whitening gels may irritate the gums somewhat but is not generally a problem.  One of the problems with ordering products such as these online is that you may not have someone who you can trust to answer your questions or know about product safety. Bargains always aren't bargains.

Question 5

excess saliva + soft tissue aches in top back of mouth + sore throat & heartburn-like symptoms. occasional constipation. worse in morning. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Gastric Reflux: It is possible that you have gastric reflux.  If the acid from the stomach comes up to the throat while you sleep it may cause the throat and mouth symptoms you describe.  You should  discuss this with you doctor for possible treatment.  In the meantime you can try eating  no later than 2 hours before bedtime and sleeping in a semi-sitting position.  Over the counter medications may help as well.

Question 6

12 months of oral soft tissue ache (back mouth roof) oesophagus burn/constipation & gas. some excess saliva. bloods ok, h-pylori is neg. worse in morn.  i'm slim & fit, 46 yrs. gp has no idea. candida?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy?: That would diagnose reflux, esophagitis (candida or otherwise), non-h.Pylori gastritis, and other possible problems.

Question 7

can you have extra tonsils?

Accepted Answer

4 sets of tonsils: Most people are unaware that there 4 sets of tonsils in the upper respiratory tract.  1.) palatine (throat) tonsils; 2.) adenoids (nasopharyngeal tonsils)  3.) lingual tonsils (tonsils at the base of the tongue) and tonsils at the entrance to the 
eustachian tube (auditory tube).  Together, these are known as waldeyer's ring.

Question 8

what does soft tissue prominence on tonsils mean ?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific finding: Hi Angela,
This is a non-specific finding that means your tonsils look slightly enlarged on the imaging. It doesn't translate directly to a diagnosis, and typically has to be correlated to any clinical symptoms you may be having in order to determine the significance of the finding.

Question 9

i have a large hole on one of my tonsils and on the inside it appears to be blue tissue. is it normal to see blue tissue inside a tonsil crypt? usually they just look like little black holes right?

Accepted Answer

: A plexus is a group of veins and are within the tonsillar tissue. These drain blood into the jugular venous system and I assume the blue tissue you're referring to are veins within the tonsil crypts containing unoxygenated blood.

Question 10

residual tonsil tissue after tonsillectomy, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Residual tonsil : Residual tissue after tonsillectomy is of no consequences most of the time and require no treatment.

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If i have some form of fungus overgrowth like a yeast in my mouth, should my girlfriend be treated also? if she has or has not symptoms?

A member asked:

Can oral health issues such as overgrowth of mouth fungus impact egfr rate or would the fungal issue only be detected on a full blood count?

A member asked:

Do sometimes dentists have to cut out extra piece of gum tissue in your inner mouth i have this extra tissue which i can feel with my tongue ?

A member asked:

I have opident teeth whitening gel 20% if excess comes out of tray and swallowed or goes on mouth tissue what will happen? dangerous?

A member asked:

Excess saliva + soft tissue aches in top back of mouth + sore throat & heartburn-like symptoms. occasional constipation. worse in morning. any ideas?

A member asked:

12 months of oral soft tissue ache (back mouth roof) oesophagus burn/constipation & gas. some excess saliva. bloods ok, h-pylori is neg. worse in morn. i'm slim & fit, 46 yrs. gp has no idea. candida?

A member asked:

Can you have extra tonsils?

A member asked:

What does soft tissue prominence on tonsils mean ?

A member asked:

I have a large hole on one of my tonsils and on the inside it appears to be blue tissue. is it normal to see blue tissue inside a tonsil crypt? usually they just look like little black holes right?

A member asked:

Residual tonsil tissue after tonsillectomy, what do you recommend?

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