Question 1

i need to know how do you get oral thrush and what are the symptoms?

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Oral Thrush: Caused by yeast called candida or monilia, common in neonates from contact in birth canal. Lesions are white plaques covering oral, pharyngeal mucosa, tongue, inner lips and cheeks. When removed rubbing, raw beefy mucosa with pinpoint bleeding seen. Discomfort may cause feeding problem in infants. Other causes: myelo-suppressive therapy, immunodeficiency, endocrine diseases, antibiotic use, etc.

Question 2

how do you get rid of thrush?

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Depends on condition: Adults or children who have oral thrush but are otherwise healthy can try one of these: eating unsweetened yogurt; taking acidophilus capsules or liquid.
Yogurt and acidophilus don't destroy the fungus, but they can help restore the normal bacterial flora in your body. If your infection persists, your doctor will prescribe an antifungal medication.

Question 3

how do you get rid of thrush in men?

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Oral antifungals: This can be managed with mouthwashing using topical antifungals.  The problem is that normal adults do not usually get thrush unless they are diabetic, on antibiotics, steroids, or have some impairment of their immune system.  Any adult needing treatment for thrush or having difficulty clearing it should be tested for HIV among other things.

Question 4

if you have hiv/aids. how often do you get oral thrush?

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Varies: People with HIV/AIDS have a higher risk of developing skin conditions because the virus affects the body's ability to fight off infections. Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida albicans fungus. This happens more often in people with cancer, HIV or other conditions that weaken the immune system. The weaker the immunity, the more severe the infection.

Question 5

how do you get rid of thrush from taking advair? i gargle water after every use but i guess it's not helping.

Accepted Answer

Medication: is usually required to get rid of thrust.  Gargling with salt water after each us of Advair can be helpful in preventing thrush.  After a person develops thrush it usually requires prescription medication to get rid of it.  It is important to have it treated as soon as possible, as it can get worse and potentially spread down into your esophagus.  See a doctor or consult a doctor on HealthTap.

Question 6

how do you get rid of thrush in a babys mouth shes 2 weeks and 3 days old?

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Thrush: At this young age I feel it is best to see your pediatrician for advice and treatment.  You should be going to her two week check.  If you have already gone, call the office and ask for advice.  It is not dangerous and unless she is not eating is not an emergency.

Question 7

how do adults get thrush?

Accepted Answer

Thrush is a: yeast infection.  This results from a bacterial imbalance in the gut.  One way this happen is when someone takes an antibiotic.  Please see your doc who may recommend an medication or probiotics or both. Peace and good health.

Question 8

how does someone get thrush?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Of the mouth. Easily seen as white patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth.

Question 9

whats thrush how do you get it?

Accepted Answer

Fungus Infection: A fungus called Candida Albicans becomes uncontrolled causing painful white lesions in the mouth.  They "slough" off to reveal a red base underneath.  Babies, dentures and a comprimised immune system (stress, drugs, disease) are associated with thrush.  Usually treated with anti-fungals as well as addressing the cause.

Question 10

how does a grown man get thrush?

Accepted Answer

Thrush in Adult: One of the more common reasons is taking antibiotics.  Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth/throat.  When you take antibiotics, you kill off bad &good bacteria.  When these bacteria die, the ph can change and it leaves a void for the growth of other normal occurring organisms to grow, like the yeast, candida.  Another reason is immune suppression, when you can't keep the yeast from growing.

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