Oral Health: Allergy, Infection or STI?

[anonymousmale80s]

Hi all,

Beginning yesterday I've developed an allergic reaction, some sort of infection, herpes or candidiasis, I really have no idea. I first noticed it due to dry lips yesterday, but it looks like it may have been at the back of my throat already?

About 6 weeks ago my girlfriend had a yeast infection which I also contracted off her, we both had it in the genital regions. We went to the doctors and were issued a cream to use.

A few days later my tongue started going white and I had bad breath - oral yeast infection? So I have been taking Inner Health Plus (an probiotic supplement) and eating natural yoghurt daily. Over the past week I haven't had any yoghurt or probiotics. Now my tongue is whitish again.

But unlike before I also have dry lips and sores within my mouth, (as you'll see in the pictures) at the roof of the mouth and at the back of the throat. My mouth or throat does not hurt at all. My lips are dry.

My other thought was it could be an allergic reaction to bread, I haven't had bread in a few weeks, yesterday I had bread, then I noticed all of this. I've heard Candidiasis infections can cause allergies to yeast based foods. Is it possible I have a Candidiasis infection and now have an allergy, or is it just the Candidiasis itself?

Or could it be herpes or another STI? My girlfriend admitted to kissing a guy with herpes a few months before we started going out - she didn't know whether she had contracted it or not. I haven't really had any signs that could point to me having herpes until now and I'm not sure whether it is herpes or not..

I think it's probably a yeast/candidiasis oral infection, but I have no idea, and I'm not sure if the red markings/sores usually occur with that sort of infection.

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[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
White coat on tongue can be due to food, fungal infection or due to dryness. Repeated acid reflux can also be a cause. If sucking on a hard candy removes it then it must just be old food debris. Fungal infection and acid reflux related white coat will persist.
A microscopic examination of the scrapings can confirm the diagnosis. Antifungal medications such as tablets, lozenges and liquids will need to be taken for 10-14 days for complete relief. Get a STD panel done. Take care!

[crackerjack4u2]

I agree with Connie most likely it is an oral yeast infection.  The medicine the doc will most likely order is called Nystatin- it doesn't taste real great but will do the trick and they may also call in a tablet called Diflucan as well. If you call the office today, talk to the nurse, and tell her you are pretty sure it is an oral yeast infection and why they might call it in instead of waiting until next week because it will definitely worsen over the weekend causing a sore throat etc.  Also, avoid kissing and oral sex until this problem is resolved to prevent passing it back and forth, and make sure you throw away and replace your toothbrush after treatment because you can catch it again off the toothbrush.

[anonymousmale80s]

Thanks Connie, unfortunately the doctors are booked until next week. Glad to know there is a prescription fix for it though, you've put me at ease, thanks :)

[ConnieDash]

Embarrassingly admitted, years ago, a parter of mine did end up with an oral yeast infection after oral sex while I had the beginning of a vaginal yeast infection.  Easily cured with perscription.  I suggest you make a quick appointment with doctor,