When to Visit a Doctor?
If you or a family member has thrush, see your doctor or dentist. Thrush is not common in older children, adolescents, and adults, so are sure to visit your doctor if thrush develops.
What Are the Symptoms of Thrush?
At the onset of thrush, you will probably not notice such problems. Thrush usually appears suddenly but can become chronic and last a long time. A common sign of thrush is in white lesions in the mouth’s(generally on the tongue)presence. In addition to the tongue, these white lesions can also form on the gums, tonsils, and palate. Thrush, which is in the form of cheese, can be painful and can blood when you use a toothbrush. The signs and symptoms are as follows:
- Presence of creamy and white sores on the tongue, the inner lining of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth, gums Gradual growth of sores in the mouth
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Mild bleeding if the mouth sores are worn and scratched
- Feeling that food is stuck in the throat
- Cracking and redness in the corners of the mouth
- Loss of taste
- Feeling like cotton in the mouth
Diagnosis of Oral Thrush
Treatment for thrush in a newborn baby may be spontaneous.
Sterilizing equipment that is in contact with the newborn’s mouth and observing the newborn’s general dental hygiene can greatly prevent the development of oral thrush.
The diagnosis of thrush depends on the location and the specific location of its formation.
If thrush is limited to your mouth, your doctor or dentist may diagnose it:
- Examine your mouth for whites.
- A small lesion of the lesion is placed under a microscope for examination
- If necessary, prescribe a special physical examination and blood test to identify any underlying disease that may be causing the thrush.
If you have thrush in your esophagus, your doctor may recommend all or some of the following to help diagnose thrush:
- Biopsy
- Endoscopic examination
- Physical examination
What Is Thrush Causes
Each of the following increases the risk of developing thrush:
- A person with a weak immune system
Oral thrush is more common in newborn babies and older people with weaker immune systems. Some physical problems and the use of certain medications weaken the immune system. Like cancer and its treatments, organ transplants and the use of drugs that harm the immune system or AIDS also lower the body’s immunity. - Types of diabetes If you have diabetes and have not followed or abandoned treatment properly, your saliva probably contains large amounts of sugar, which increases the growth of Candida in the mouth.
- Drug users
- Fungal infections of the vagina
Fungal infections of the vagina are caused precisely by the presence of a fungus similar to the mouth in the vagina and can be transmitted to the newborn. - Malnutrition
- Taking medications Some medications cause thrush.
- People who wearing dentures
- Oral problems
The use of dentures, especially in the upper teeth or situations that cause dry mouth, can also cause thrush in the mouth.
What Is The Best Treatment for Thrush?
Although physically healthy people can be treated successfully for thrush, it is difficult to treat in people with weakened immune systems. Antifungal medications, usually prescribed for 10 to 14 days, can often treat the infection well. These drugs are available in pharmacies in the form of oral tablets, lozenges or syrups in pharmacies. Because thrush may be a sign of other illnesses, your dentist may recommend that you visit a doctor to find out the cause of the situation.
Oral Thrush Treatment
Oral thrush is very sensitive and it will be impossible to maintain good oral hygiene regularly. You can use a very soft toothbrush. Using a diluted hydrogen peroxide mouthwash can also be helpful. Ask your pharmacist to tell you about the right and best mouthwash for your teeth. In general, if the causative agent of thrush is brought under control, the infection will most likely go away after a few days of taking the medicine.
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How long the treatment takes?
Thrush should clear up within 7 to 14 days of starting.
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