Module 4 Digestive System 2 - Pathologies

Question 1

Oral Thrush Causes

Answer 1

Candida
Post antibiotics
Compromised immunity
nutritional deficiencies (Iron, zinc, B12)

Question 2

Oral Thrush S &S

Answer 2

White patches

Loss/taste

Question 3

Oral Thrush Treatment

Answer 3

A - Antifungals (toxic)

N - Caprylic acid (CNO), Oregano oil, garlic, ACV, Grapefruit seed extract.
Pre/probiotics
Eliminate refined and simple sugars

Question 4

Mouth Ulcer Causes

Answer 4

Trauma
nutritional deficiencies (Iron, zinc, B12,folate)
Stress - F/F causes poor mucosal blood flow
GIT pathologies - ie Chron’s

Question 5

Mouth Ulcer Treatment

Answer 5

Treat cause
Address nutritional deficiencies - immunity
probiotics
homeopathy

Question 6

Cold Sores - Causes

Answer 6

Viral - lies dormant
Activates when immunity is low

Herpes simples virus (type 1)
Triggers = stress, steroid use, trauma, local infections, sunlight

Question 7

Cold Sores - S&S

Answer 7

Tingling, itching, Burning sensation around mouth

Small fluid filled sores

Question 8

Cold Sores - Treatment

Answer 8

A - Antiviral creams

N - Antivirals: Lemon balm, elderberry,
colloidal silver, propolis, L-lysine, immune
support: vitamin C, zinc, echinacea.
Homeopathy (e.g. Nat mur); acupuncture.