Question 1

could oral thrush or fungal infection in mouth cause bad breath?

Accepted Answer

YES...,: It hurts, gives an uneasy sensation in the mouth. Treatment is simple. There are many other causes of bad breath, e.g. Poor oral hygiene, less fluid intake, sinusitis, strep/viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, unhealthy gums, gingivitis, dental caries/cavities, crowded teeth, stomach infection (h. Pylori), etc.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 2

have fungal infection in mouth,what is safe during pregnancy?also is cetylpyridinium chloride+lidocaine hcl gel safe during pregnancy??

Accepted Answer

Cetylpyridinium: As a general answer, cetylpyridium is not safe for pregnant women.  It can severely damage the liver of the fetus. For oral thrush, gargle with salt water, avoid sweets, eat some plain yogurt every day. If it is really severe, then topical Nystatin (swish and spit).

Question 3

is there any self test to know fungal infection in mouth especially in tongue?can it be a cause of halitosis?

Accepted Answer

Candidiasis-thrush: A doctor or dentist (and sometimes pharmacist) can tell you if you have the yeast infection candidiasis, which can cause halitosis.  The mouth usually has red spots or a white area that when wiped off leaves a red spot.  It is usually treated with nystatin.  It is important to find out the cause of thrush as it can sometimes be a symptom of another disease.

Question 4

hello i have fungal infection around my groin area. so, doctor recommended to me to take diflucon(flucanazole) by mouth. it is a single dose of 150mg

Accepted Answer

Diflucan: 150mg is the correct dose for a fungal infection

Question 5

hi, my baby has a fungal infection in the mouth and the anti biotic and anti fungal drops are not helping. he was give candacide and aura-amoxiclav. he is 1 years old

Accepted Answer

Tell Your Prescriber: Tell the prescriber who wrote for the medications. The symptoms can be a side effect to
the broad spectrum antibiotic. Don't stop it. Call the Doctors office and ask them what to do and if you need to continue giving the entire course of medication. They may want you to continue it or perhaps they can treat with another less potent medication.

Question 6

how long do you have to use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouth wash for it to cause fungal infection.?

Accepted Answer

What are the symptom: can not get fungal infection with the use of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) need more information in regard to to why you are using peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) and your health history

Question 7

i am a 28 yo male. i have always had recurring mouth ulcers and fungal infection on penis glans..lately also having recurrent eye burns and joint pain?

Accepted Answer

Multiple symptoms?: Sounds like the symptoms you describe could indicate an std.  I would suggest you seek a physician.

Question 8

could chronic fungal infection on foot and in nails cause polyclonal gammapathy pr low grade hpv on uvula? doc can't find out why i have it.

Accepted Answer

Polyclonal gammopath: Hypergammaglobulinemia resulting from an increased production of several different immunoglobulins and usually attributable to persistent, high level exposure to antigens; occur in a wide variety of infectious, inflammatory, and immune-mediated diseases. Like other lab tests has little meaning without knowing the clinical context in which it is occurring.

Question 9

if i have fungal infection on lips, and am doing the lozenges, can i still put lip balm for dryness or does this make the fungal worse or keep it there? so far first day of treatment, white patches have fallen off. does it thrive off moisture?

Accepted Answer

Avoid lip balm: a fungal infection on the lips thrives on moisture and saliva irritation of the lip skin. Avoid licking your lips, lip balm and lipstick until totally clear. Throw away any lip balm/lipstick that has touched your lips during this infection as they are most likely contaminated. Also avoid kissing, oral sex and touching your lips as this can spread the infection also. Infection should clear in 3-5 d

Question 10

what causes fungal infection around penis head?

Accepted Answer

fungal infections: Diabetes is the most common cause, if you are not circumcised, poor hygiene can cause them.

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Could oral thrush or fungal infection in mouth cause bad breath?

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Have fungal infection in mouth,what is safe during pregnancy?also is cetylpyridinium chloride+lidocaine hcl gel safe during pregnancy??

A member asked:

Is there any self test to know fungal infection in mouth especially in tongue?can it be a cause of halitosis?

A member asked:

Hello i have fungal infection around my groin area. so, doctor recommended to me to take diflucon(flucanazole) by mouth. it is a single dose of 150mg

A member asked:

Hi, my baby has a fungal infection in the mouth and the anti biotic and anti fungal drops are not helping. he was give candacide and aura-amoxiclav. he is 1 years old

A member asked:

How long do you have to use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouth wash for it to cause fungal infection.?

A member asked:

I am a 28 yo male. i have always had recurring mouth ulcers and fungal infection on penis glans..lately also having recurrent eye burns and joint pain?

A member asked:

Could chronic fungal infection on foot and in nails cause polyclonal gammapathy pr low grade hpv on uvula? doc can't find out why i have it.

A member asked:

If i have fungal infection on lips, and am doing the lozenges, can i still put lip balm for dryness or does this make the fungal worse or keep it there? so far first day of treatment, white patches have fallen off. does it thrive off moisture?

A member asked:

What causes fungal infection around penis head?

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