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How is oral thrush treated

2018-09-09 11:42:04
Hello, I am a mother of a 3 year old boy. He is very healthy and very active but he has contracted oral thrush I believe and it looks hideous. I want to know how is oral thrush treated and what medications do I need to give to my child.
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Oral thush can also happen because of breast feeding. It is fungal infection so start taking antifungal drugs along with ointment

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Please consult a physician for proper diagnosis as you should not medicate a small child by yourself without checking with a doctor

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