Question 1

what does oral thrush look like?

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Oral thrush: Typically, oral thrush has the appearance of a thick, white coating on the tongue that can be scraped off.  It may have a bit of a white cheese appearance.

Question 2

what does oral thrush look like ? is it sore ?

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Can be: Oral thrush is white and covers part or the entire mouth/throat area.   It can be rubbed off but this is not recommended.   An anti fungal prescription will clear up the thrust.  Consult with your doctor.

Question 3

what does oral thrush on the cheek look like?

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Thrush: Sorry i could not find photos on the cheek but this photo shows what you would find.

Question 4

pictures of oral thrush on the cheek look like?

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Thrush: Sorry i could not find photos on the cheek but this photo shows what you would find.

Question 5

does anyhthing else present like oral thrush, but is not?

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Aphthous ulcers can.: Aphthous ulcers can mimic thrush sometimes during its typical course of expression. Some oral cancers present as whitish lesions known as leukoplakia which could be confused with thrush to the untrained eye. The mouth part of hand-foot-mouth disease sometimes has a thrush-like appearance for non-physicians. Even "milk staining" of the mouth takes on a thrush-like presentation.

Question 6

hello i would like to know what are the cause of oral thrush in babies?

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Oral thrush: A baby usually gets oral thrush from passing thru the birth canal of an infected mother.

Question 7

i was wondering what does oral thrush (in your throat) feel like?

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Esophageal candida: Candida (thrush) that affects the back of the throat and esophagus can cause mild discomfort or significant pain on swallowing.  This can also cause a sensation of something sticking in the throat and cause difficulty swallowing solid foods.

Question 8

hi i was wondering what oral thrush feels like, and if everyone has a slight white coating on the tongue?

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Evaluation: If you got white spot on tonsil or mouth wall see your doctor to be evaluated and treated.

Question 9

is oral thrush dangerous?

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Not normally: Thrush is typically an uncomfortable but not dangerous condition in otherwise healthy people.

Question 10

how is oral thrush treated?

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Medication for 10-14: Days.While healthy children and adults can be effectively treated for thrush, the symptoms may be more severe and difficult to manage in those with weakened immune systems. Antifungal medications, which are generally taken for 10 to 14 days, are often prescribed to treat thrush. These medicines are available in tablets, lozenges, or liquids.

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