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Hello, I am a mother of 6 year old girl and she has developed oral thrush and is in constant discomfort. Going to the doctor for a prescription is too expensive and I’d prefer over the counter medicines. I want to know what is oral thrush treatment over the counter?

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Try to give her unsweetened yogurt ...  Read More

Please provide the oral thrush treatment in Ayurveda.. It's bad taste in mouth and white patches inside the mouth...

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You need to speak to an Ayurved physician ...  Read More

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I’ve had oral thrush for at least 3 weeks since it was noticed. White coating on my tongue only. I recently stopped taking monocycline after using it for about 2 yrs fit acne because I had a stroke on 1/3. Pcp has only treated thrush with flucanozole pills one the first day and another 4 days later and lozenges 5x day for 2 weeks. I’ve repeated thi

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You must consult an Oral Medicine expert who is a specialist in Mouth diseases ...  Read More

5 and 6 month ago i suffer oral thrush now back again which treatment permanent solution and what casuse this problem.

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Are you a diabetic? ...  Read More

Hii doc I have one doubt chronic anxiety or depression cause oral thrush please tell me or which was give a oral thrush

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886. ...  Read More

I suffering from oral thrush . Can u pls advise to me , which tablet is better

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Apply candid mouth paint on the affected area. If oral therapy is required you should consult a dentist who will prescribe after clinical examination ...  Read More

I got treatment for candid earlier. Now, I am suffering from oral thrush. White lesions on inner cheeks. Paining and difficulty to eat and drink. I took flucanozole but seems it have become resistant to it. Kindly advise me for treatment

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Picture which is enclosed here may not relate to candidiasis. Kindly also give us your medical history. Online medication or any prescription is against ethics and policies of the concerned domain. Bu ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with lung tuberculosis and soon acquired oral thrush in my mouth. However I had medicine and ointmentfor that but after it got better I stopped the ointment. Now I can see a bit of recurring on tip of tongue again. Shall I resume the whole course of treatment again?

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Yes you can . Consult your treating physician or visit my clinic ...  Read More

I have had oral thrush for about 2 weeks now. Whom should I consult to treat oral thrush, a general physician or a dentist ?

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Dental Surgeon. ...  Read More

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

Does the photo looks like there could be an oral thrush infection? I am seeing whiteness on tongue specifically in the morining after waking up. Please advice

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Right now, it does not look like a candidial infection,please note if the symptoms aggarvate ...  Read More

Having this on tongue and dry lips. 10 days after hiv expoure. Also on Pep( got pep 12 hours after exposure). - tdf/emitracitabine + dolitegravir..

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I have been experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues such as bloating, acid reflux, and indigestion. I consulted 2?3 gastroenterologists, but my symptoms have not improved. For the past few months, I have also had persistent oral thrush, burning at the back of my tongue, genital itching, and sometimes itching after using the toilet. I suspect th

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Hello Sir, Your symptoms of persistent gastric issues, oral thrush, tongue burning, and genital itching do point towards a possible fungal or gut-related imbalance, but they can also be linked to immu ...  Read More

In hiv patient oral thrush or candida when happen I mean how many year or month after infection please give genuine reply

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There is no definite time for that. ...  Read More

Hello doctor please give me genuine review Actually I visited many ent doctor but each and every doctor have different opinions please tell me what's is that and why happen with me I attached photo of my tongue

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Best thing to do is to take scraping and send it for testing. If it's candidiasis or not ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 2 nd half years old she is having oral thrush from 4 days so my doctor told to stop giving milk .still how many days we shouldn't give milk?

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For oral thrush you can use candid mouth paint. Once the thrush is cleared you can start milk again. ...  Read More

Is it safe to do oral sex for husband wife or needed any precautions for it some say it's not good to do oral sex for health

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

2 weeks back my 2 month old son had oral thrush and I had nipple pain..paediatrician gave clotrimazole mouth paint for both of us...I applied twice on his mouth and my nipple also for 5 days...we were ok.....but 3 days back it came back as I saw two tiny white spots on babys mouth...applied it again and he is ok now but my nipple is shiny and paini

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You can reapply again Prematurely stopping the medication could cause recurrence Follow the exact duration for which the medication was given ...  Read More

My left & right edges of tongue are filled with yellowish white fungi like substance, it's been almost 2 years since it's there, I always try to clean it but it regrows & it's sticked heavily to tongue's edge which makes it difficult to clean.(I also have iron deficiency)

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I keep getting a dry white tongue even after a proper dental hygiene, is there a way to remove the oral thrush permanently?

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Please visit your dentist immediately. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ Madam, How to treat oral thrush issues in 01 month infant. Please suggest medicine and home remedies to take care of my child. Regards

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Candid mouth paint ...  Read More

For last two months I am suffering from oral thrush. My doctor prescribed fluconazole 200 mg twice a week and riboflavin 10 mg once daily for 3 months. Due to my some other health issues I can't visit doctor frequently. Now I want to know that should I continue the same for three months? Specially Riboflavin 10 mg?Sometimes I feel that my oral thru

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Treatment given by your doctor is good. Thrush take long time to cure You can go for sodium bicarbonate ample take sterile gause piece pur a little on gause piece n Clean your toung two times. Sto ...  Read More

I am 68 years old female . On and off I suffer from oral health. Problems in teeth,gums and oral thrush. I brush my teeth twice daily with vantej toothpaste, floss twice daily,warm water salt rinse . Now my question is what can I do to keep my gums and teeth healthy? Though I am diabetic I try to keep my sugar level under control.

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Hello Brushing in the right technique is important Also maintaining proper oral hygiene is important ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I had a infected teeth. The tooth has rotten and cavity like structure has come off after brushing the teeth. I would like to know if this can cause white patches on one side of the tounge. Please advise what to do. I was also suffering from schizophrenia now the diagnosis has been changed to F20.

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Almost 2 months back my family physician diagnosed me with oral thrush. Following up his advice I am taking fluconazol 200mg twice weekly and locally applying candida mouth paint. But my problem is not completely cured.Sometimes I suffer from dry mouth and mild burning tongue .I am 69 years old and diabetic for last 22 years.Though I am diabetic mo

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I'm 27y old and having oral thrush from last one year. I don't know exact reason of cause. But from last few days Im loosing my taste and also little pain sensation. What is the solution for this. currently Im using cotrimazole mouth paint twice a day from one week. But there is no luck. Really Im suffering with from last one year. Please help me

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Better Visit a local oral medicine specialist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ...  Read More

Am on seroflo 250 twice a day for my Copd from last 6 months.. 3 weeks back I was on doxycycline for 10 days for my sinusitis.. It looks I have a oral thrush(attached pic) now from last 5 days.. I have stopped by inhaler and tried probiotics like bicilac ,cleaning my tongue.. But white tongue persists.. I also have fatigue and loose stools. Can th

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Not looking like a thrush ...  Read More

Is the oral thrush cause of alcoholic fatty liver!? I am suffering from fatty grade 2 and I am having oral thrush for 2 weeks .Is these symptoms due to fatty liver and alcohol consumption?or any other HIV symptoms!? Please guide me

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It can be due to various reasons. Detailed consultation will be helpful. ...  Read More

Is gargling with Baking soda with warm water is better for oral candida thrush? Also salt with warm water is better?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Is oral thrush is a serious problem like life threatening problem? It leads to sepsis? I have white and yellow coating on my tongue. Can any doctor please say it's leads to sepsis?

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