Chlamydia of the Mouth: Symptoms, Home Remedies and Natural Treatment

Posted on May 11, 2010 by TDR in Oral Care

Chlamydia of the mouth is a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. It is acquired through unprotected sexual intercourse and can be transmitted through vaginal, oral, and anal sex. It can also be passed on from an infected pregnant mother to her baby during delivery.

Symptoms and Signs of Chlamydia Infection of the mouth

Chlamydia, just like any infection, can be treated if diagnosed on the outset. If you are prone to this infection, you should know how to determine oral Chlamydia symptoms so you can act on it immediately should you suspect infection.

If left untreated, Chlamydia of the mouth can cause debilitating and permanent damages involving the mouth and upper respiratory tract.  However, you should know that Chlamydia sometimes does not pose any identifiable symptom, but if there is, the most common Chlamydia of the mouth symptoms are characterized by the following:

  • Low grade fever
  • Sore throat accompanied with swelling and redness of the tonsils
  • Throat infections
  • Chills

Home Remedies And Treatment For Chlamydia Of The Mouth

If you suspect that you are infected with Chlamydia in the mouth, you should consult a doctor immediately for proper management. It is definitely not advisable to self medicate especially that this condition is risky and can lead to serious health complications.

However, there are certain Chlamydia of the mouth home treatment that you can apply while religiously taking your doctor’s prescribed medicines. Some of them include:

  • Chewing of garlic. Garlic is known for its therapeutic and antibacterial, anti fungal properties that could heal bacterial infections such as oral Chlamydia. By chewing raw garlic, you will directly get the juices you need to treat your infection. You can also include garlic in most of your food.
  • Drink at least two glasses of buttermilk every day.
  • Consume cold yoghurt to kill the bacteria in your mouth.

3 comments

  1. PUP
    November 9, 2010 at 9:12 am

    The symptoms favor possibility of fungal infection, good oral hygiene is very important. You can apply yogurt on the corner of your mouth. It contains good bacteria which help in treating the fungus. Apply garlic juice or eat garlic in food preparations. Garlic is an effective antibacterial and anti fungal natural agent. Drinking buttermilk after meals is also effective way to increase the good bacterial flora.

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