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Oral thrush

2025-02-03 07:56:43
Hello, I am a mother of a 4 year old boy. He is very healthy and very active but he has oral thrush . I want to know how is oral thrush treated and what medications do I need to give to my child.
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Hello. Oral thrush needs to be examined directly to diagnose and also needs to be evaluated by full body examination. Please go and consult your pediatrician for better and correct management.

Answered2025-02-04 06:28:58

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consult pediatrician

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Please visit pediatrician to confirm it is oral thrush (a fungal infection) and then use medication advised

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It is a type of fungal infection. Please visit a pediatrician for check up and prescription

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Need physical consultation

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4 year old child having oral thrush has to evaluated. Visit a doctor or get online consultation for confirmation of diagnosis.

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Take a physical consult to confirm if it is oral thrush or something else.
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Everytime after you feed the baby Take a soft clean wet cloth and wipe the tongue and surrounding area in the mouth. That way there will be less chances of developing.

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Candid mouth paint

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Consult online or physically or share pictures for better management

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Greetings kindly attach the image of oral thrush for better understanding and treatment

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Hii This requires physical examination As of now avoid spicy food

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