Question 1

who gets thrush?

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Anyone can: Thrush is present in young babies to the very oldest adults.  This is a yeast infection of the lining of the oral cavity.  It can happen for no apparent reason or be brought on by medications/drugs, illness and those with poor immunity.  Antibiotics often precipitate this as do certain cancers and medications. Usually treated with oral troches, liquids, or orally swallowed pills and some topicals.

Question 2

what to do for thrush?

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Thrush: Anti fungals ( Nystatin oral suspension and diflucan) are helpful! throw away all toothbrushes ( or in case of a baby --- all bottle nipples and pacifiers); as chances of re-infection are high if continue to use these!

Question 3

why does thrush occur?

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Yeast infection: Thrush is caused by yeast.  Yeast are everywhere.  In young infants, who have less "normal flora" than older children (normal flora refers to the normal and healthy germs we carry in our mouths), yeast sometimes gets out of control, causing white patches in the mouth.  Thrush is also more likely when the baby is on antibiotics which also decrease normal flora.

Question 4

what works against thrush?

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Medication: There are specific antifungal medications that are used to treat thrush. Please see your health care provider and get the necessary prescription.

Question 5

what causes recurrent thrush

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Thrush: Recurrent thrush would make me suspicious of some process that is causing your immune system to not function right in your mouth and throat. This can be as simple as dry mouth. Hormonal issues such as low thyroid or some process effecting your immune system.

Question 6

can clonea be used for thrush?

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Yes, but...: Clotrimazole (clonea?) comes as a cream, lotion, powder, and solution to apply to the skin; lozenges (called troches) to dissolve in the mouth; and vaginal tablets and vaginal cream to be inserted into the vagina. If you don't have the right form of the medicine to treat the area of the body you want, you need to get the proper formulation.

Question 7

what are some cures for thrush?

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Various ways: Thrush (overgrowth of candida) can result from a number of situations. Resolving the underlying 'situation' often cures the thrush. Thrush may result from medications (antibiotics, steroids, chemotherapy or other immune suppressing medicine) or a weak immune system (uncontrolled diabetes, hiv/aids, cancer, advanced age).Your doctor may prescribe nystatin, Clotrimazole or Fluconazole to cure thrush.

Question 8

how could i know if i had thrush?

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Vaginal?: Your doctor can test for this. Yeast can present with clumpy, white vaginal discharge to a watery, white discharge. Sometimes a discharge is not apparent. There is no odor. It can cause swelling and redness of vulva along with itching and burning pain. It may lead to pain with urination or intercourse.

Question 9

i think my son might have thrush?

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How old is your: son? The answer to this question will vary by age. Either way, this should be diagnosed by his doctor by exam.  If you are talking about an infant, it may be associated with a diaper rash caused by the same yeast. There are creams over-the-counter for the rash, but the medicine for treating oral thrush is a prescription. If you are nursing, your breasts may also need treatment.

Question 10

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.

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