Question 1

how long does oral thrush last?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If you are taking the proper medication you will see improvement in a few days but should continue with the medication for a full 2 weeks to prevent regrowth.

Question 2

how long does rash associated with oral thrush last?

Accepted Answer

Consider this: Thrush is a yeast infection. Antifungal medications help.  Scraping the tongue is important... Use a tongue scraper and avoid foods and beverages with yeast such as beer and breads. It will usually clear up in 2 weeks but if it persists more aggresive actions can be employed.

Question 3

my mom had oral thrush a month ago that lasted over a month and now she's got it again! what could possibly be causing this reoccurrence?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Anything that kills the normal bacteria in the mouth can let thrush grow. Usually this is caused by antibiotics, but if her immune system is compromised, that can also cause thrush.

Question 4

how long does koplik spots associated with oral thrush last?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Koplik spots are not a sign of thrush.

Question 5

i've had really. bad oral thrush for the last six months. i have no known health conditions. what causes this? 21 y/o male. i'm not sexually active.

Accepted Answer

Need immune check up: thrush in adults is a sign of immune dysfunction
have an immunologist check you out

Question 6

how long does white plaques in mouth associated with oral thrush last?

Accepted Answer

Consider 3 factors: Thrush is a yeast infection. Antifungal medications help.  Scraping the tongue is important... Use a tongue scraper and avoid foods and beverages with yeast such as beer and breads. It will usually clear up in 2 weeks but if it persists more aggresive actions can be employed.

Question 7

had endoscopy done last year showed small ulcer  and small duodenal erosion  had  oral thrush recently do i need another endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if symptamatic: Your oral thrush most likely is unrelated to your peptic ulcer, you are on treatment for a year. Yes you should have endoscopy to make sure ulcer healed.

Question 8

so my last encounter was 3 months ago. since then i've experienced the following symptoms: weight loss, chronic diarrhea, oral thrush, fatigue. advice?

Accepted Answer

The progression from: Hiv acquisition to aids is not 3 months but 5-10 years.  Despite this, get checked.

Question 9

1year ago i started having constant oral thrush and skin sores on me, i never had sex,received oral sex once in my life for 5 seconds.tested -ve for hiv last month, noticed that after my period i wud be sick,spottin,itching&genitalsore last 4 a day.

Accepted Answer

Not HIV: It sounds like you're worried about HIV, but your negative test proves you don't have it -- and HIV is rarely if ever transmitted by cunnilingus (oral-vaginal contact). Lost of other things could be causing your symptoms. Has oral thrush been professionally diagnosed? You can't know just by looking or by your symptoms. See a doctor, perhaps an infectious diseases specialist. Good luck.

Question 10

have a white area on side of my tongue and few white lines around the tip. finished up minocycline and rifampin on november 2nd for 10 day. (800 mg a day) for skin infection. on 10th day taking nystatin. is it normal for oral thrush to last this long?

Accepted Answer

Difficult infection : Another course may be required to treat the thrush infection. Consider discussing with your physician and /or a request a Healthtap inbox consultation.

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How long should oral thrush last

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How long does rash associated with oral thrush last?

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My mom had oral thrush a month ago that lasted over a month and now she's got it again! what could possibly be causing this reoccurrence?

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How long does koplik spots associated with oral thrush last?

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I've had really. bad oral thrush for the last six months. i have no known health conditions. what causes this? 21 y/o male. i'm not sexually active.

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How long does white plaques in mouth associated with oral thrush last?

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Had endoscopy done last year showed small ulcer and small duodenal erosion had oral thrush recently do i need another endoscopy?

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So my last encounter was 3 months ago. since then i've experienced the following symptoms: weight loss, chronic diarrhea, oral thrush, fatigue. advice?

A member asked:

1year ago i started having constant oral thrush and skin sores on me, i never had sex,received oral sex once in my life for 5 seconds.tested -ve for hiv last month, noticed that after my period i wud be sick,spottin,itching&genitalsore last 4 a day.

A member asked:

Have a white area on side of my tongue and few white lines around the tip. finished up minocycline and rifampin on november 2nd for 10 day. (800 mg a day) for skin infection. on 10th day taking nystatin. is it normal for oral thrush to last this long?

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