Question 1

what are the causes of chronic thrush?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Common thrush is an overgrowth of a normal oral fungus called candida albicans.  It usually results from an imbalance of oral organisms secondary to antibiotic use. It can also occur in immune compromised patients. Treatment with anti fungal agents after stopping antibiotics is generally effective.

Question 2

i have chronic thrush that is worse at some times, and nearly gone at others. have been screened for diabetes, don't have it. what else could cause it?

Accepted Answer

Sugar binges: Sugar binges and continual moisture are a recipe for chronic thrush with or without diabetes.

Question 3

what's to be expected? might using a water based lubricant make sex easier while suffering from chronic thrush?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A yeast infection can be very painful with intercourse. A lubricant will help ease the problem.

Question 4

chronic thrush and vag bacterium. been suffering for 6 mnths now. metronidazole is not working. what is my lifespan.. think i should be admitted. my future looks bleak. all anti fungal and antibiotics not working.  am i going to die. pse be honest?

Accepted Answer

: While sometimes symptoms may be frustrating and treatment results may be suboptimal, cultures and treatment based on results should address your condition properly. Work up should include predisposing conditions and the possibility of coexisting depression should be discussed with your doc. Your conditions are not known to be life limiting.

Question 5

gynae says she thinks i could have chronic thrush and maybe even vag bacterium. i'm still on metronidazole. which one is causing the burning of the vag? the lab result said scanty growth of escherichia coli. which test confirms chronic or vag  bacter?

Accepted Answer

: Confusing wording. Scanty growth of e.coli &amp; yeast (thrush) in a vaginal smear are not unusual or diagnostic for anything. Irritation in the area can come from the yeast (thrush) or bacteria. Chronic is just a term meaning long term, often more than 3 weeks. You need to confirm the presumed diagnosis from your doc if she has one. It is not clear from the data provided.

Question 6

chronic thrush past 5 years/ affects mouth, eyes, urine, stool, vagina, aches, chills, fever, sinus, throat/ temporary relief w/ antifungal. over 500?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: What is the question? You have relief with oral antifungal that is prescribed by a doctor? what is 500? is it a dose? does of what drug? Why do you have chronic systemic fungal infection? do you have uncontrolled diabetes or HIV? what other medical conditions do you have? Are you on other medications? we cannot offer you a useful response without information. Please see your doctor.

Question 7

how can i get rid of chronic oral thrush?

Accepted Answer

Clotrimazole lozenge: I have hade great results with Clotrimazole lozenges or "troches." one important issue though is whether you truly have oral thrush. I have seen many patients with whitish tongues, burning mouth and other symptoms incorrectly diagnosed by well meaning practitioners. The first thing you need is a correct diagnosis. If it is thrush then Clotrimazole lozenges are very effective.

Question 8

chronic fever, thrush for 5 months these were started 1 week after sex with unknown , hiv, std all neg; what can causes these symptoms?plz advise ?

Accepted Answer

See ID doctor: This sounds as if there is compromise of the immune system. Don't know how you were tested and when, in relation to your symptoms. This complex picture is the provenance of an infectious diseases specialist, and if we knew where you lived it might be possible to recommend one or more.  Call your local medical society or hospital and ask for an ID doctor.  Good luck.

Question 9

was tested for hiv1 and 2 a week ago. it was negative. aside from my chronic diarrhea, thrush, weight loss now my left eye is worse. encounter was 4mo?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: After you see your primary care doctor or infectious disease doctor, see an eye md for a complete exam with dilation to figure out source of your left eye issue.

Question 10

can i safely use diluted hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash indefinitely? my dentist recommended it to me for chronic halitosis & oral thrush.

Accepted Answer

Halitosis: Indefinitely is a long time, and the H2O2 may not be treating the cause. Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with your dentist and physician, and I'm confident that your problem will at least be minimized, and hopefully eradicated.

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What are the causes of chronic thrush?

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I have chronic thrush that is worse at some times, and nearly gone at others. have been screened for diabetes, don't have it. what else could cause it?

A member asked:

What's to be expected? might using a water based lubricant make sex easier while suffering from chronic thrush?

A member asked:

Chronic thrush and vag bacterium. been suffering for 6 mnths now. metronidazole is not working. what is my lifespan.. think i should be admitted. my future looks bleak. all anti fungal and antibiotics not working. am i going to die. pse be honest?

A member asked:

Gynae says she thinks i could have chronic thrush and maybe even vag bacterium. i'm still on metronidazole. which one is causing the burning of the vag? the lab result said scanty growth of escherichia coli. which test confirms chronic or vag bacter?

A member asked:

Chronic thrush past 5 years/ affects mouth, eyes, urine, stool, vagina, aches, chills, fever, sinus, throat/ temporary relief w/ antifungal. over 500?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of chronic oral thrush?

A member asked:

Chronic fever, thrush for 5 months these were started 1 week after sex with unknown , hiv, std all neg; what can causes these symptoms?plz advise ?

A member asked:

Was tested for hiv1 and 2 a week ago. it was negative. aside from my chronic diarrhea, thrush, weight loss now my left eye is worse. encounter was 4mo?

A member asked:

Can i safely use diluted hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash indefinitely? my dentist recommended it to me for chronic halitosis & oral thrush.

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