Thrush Symptoms Treatments

Thrush can affect adults and children, including infants.

Another name for thrush is oral yeast infection.

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What are the causes of thrush:

Common causes can include everything from certain medication to poor daily oral hygiene. Common causes are:

• Recent illness- the normal bacteria balance in the body is disrupted
  
• Stress
  
• Introduction of microorganisms- bacteria from non-sterile bottles or bottle nipples 
  
• Birth control pills
  
• Antibiotics
  
• Use of corticosteroids
  
• Hormonal changes during pregnancy
  
• Diabetes
  
• Weakened immune system due to cancer or HIV
  
• Conditions like dry mouth

Symptoms of thrush include spongy, whitish sores in the mouth that look like cottage cheese. The sores develop on the inner cheeks or tongue. Painful reddened areas underneath the sores can spread over the mouth. When the sores are scraped away, bleeding will occur. Also, pain when eating or brushing your teeth is common.

How is thrush diagnosed?

Thrush is diagnosed by a dentist or doctor during an oral exam. The doctor will swab the area with a long Q-tip, then analyze it under a microscope or send it to a lab for a culture test.

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In rarer cases, the thrush will spread to the esophagus and even the digestive tract. Lesions that occur in these areas cause a feeling of pain when swallowing, pressure in the throat and in the chest and often a fever.

Doctors will often prescribe an anti-fungal medication to be taken orally. The Prescription is taken for 10-14 days in liquids, tablets or other forms.

An endoscopy of the stomach or esophagus would be necessary for advanced cases of oral thrush.

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