Question 1

when is it contagious if a person is diagnosed with mouth thrush?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Usually is only a significant problem if the other person is immunocompromised.

Question 2

do the white spots in my babys mouth mean he has thrush?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: Whiteness on a baby's tongue is likely to be due to milk or thrush.  If you can wipe it off then it was likely milk residue.  If you can't, it may be thrush and you may need a prescription for Nystatin (anti-fungal medicine) from your pediatrician.

Question 3

my boyfriend has thrush. is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Gen not: Not unless you have a compromised immune system.  I'd prob delay oral intimacy till he is better.

Question 4

thrush in mouth for months, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Have you been put on antifungal medication?  Sounds like you might need it.

Question 5

should i be worried about thrush in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Should check it out: Thrush is a fungal infection and can happen at any age. In infancy, it is common and often of no consequences. In adult, usually there is a cause: med use such as steroid/astha/copd inhalers, antibiotic use, immunocompromised states such as hiv/aids, cancer/chemotherapy etc... I would consult for eval as to see why you got thrush. It is easily treatable. Good luck.

Question 6

will oral thrush give you mouth pains when smoking?

Accepted Answer

Oral Thrush: Is itself painful; smoking will cause dry mouth and more discomfort. Get treatment of thrush, reduce or stop smoking if possible.

Question 7

is it possible to get thrush from my night mouth guard?

Accepted Answer

Possible: As with dentures, a mouth guard can harbor candida which can lead to thrush.

Question 8

are there any home remedies to treat thrush in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Tips + Rx: If you have thrush you can rinse your mouth with warm salt water. Use a soft toothbrush on your teeth. Consider taking probiotics like lactobacillus acidophilus.  You can also drink kefir or eat  yogurts that have live probiotic cultures.  Avoid eating excessive sugar. See your physician for prescription antifungal medication.

Question 9

what are the causes of thrush and how to treat thrush in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: Thrush is a fungal infection. Oral thrush and other candida infections can occur when your immune system is weakened by disease or drugs such as prednisone, or when antibiotics disturb the natural balance of microorganisms in your body.  Antifungal medications usually are able to treat it.  See your dentist or physician.

Question 10

can you get exposed to thrush from doing mouth to mouth resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: While you can be exposed to the yeast that causes thrush, most people with a normal immune system will not develop thrush.

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