Question 1

what does thrush look like?

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Possibly: If it is red when you brush the white away it most likely is thrush or candidiasis. See your dentist for an evaluation. It can be easily cleared up with a rinse or in sever cases a pill.

Question 2

what does thrush look like on your tongue ?

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Thrush: Thrush looks like a coating over the tongue.

Question 3

what does thrush look like on the penis and how does men know if they have thrush on their penis ?

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Penis lesions-STDS: Thrush- refers to a yeast infection- in men also known as jock itch. If  your partner has any kind of sore on their penis, scrotum or groin, best that they be seen right away by a doctor/np/pa. Some people can have a sexually transmitted disease without a sore. Condoms and dental dams can reduce risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease. Also have yourself checked- women often have no symptoms.

Question 4

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 5

thrush in adults?

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It can happen : 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, uncontrolled diabetets, 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

how do adults get thrush?

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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 7

what are the signs of thrush in adult?

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White film on tounge: There is usually a white film on the tongue and the inside of the cheeks and on the gums. Often the corners of the mouth are cracked.
When the film is scraped off, the underlying surface is red and can bleed. 
Denture wearers are suceptible to fungal infections. Most often, thrush in adults is associated with systemic diseases such as diabetes, immune deficiency disorders and chemo therapy.

Question 8

what are some of the causes of oral thrush in adults?

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DOWN= Immune system: Immune deficiency has to be suspected if thrush is diagnosed.
'immuno-compromise' can be due to a virus (hiv, hepc etc.) or due to medications that suppress the immune system e.g. Steroids, meds for rheumatological disorders etc.  Also recent antibiotics can alter 'the bacterial flora' of the body and may cause 'yeast infections' such vaginal yeast or thrush. The treatment is topical 'anti-fungals.

Question 9

how did i catch oral thrush since i'm an adult? i thought it was impossible?

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It is not: Impossible. It can be quite common in people who nee to use inhaled steroids.
If you do not use inhaled steroids, then it can reflect a weakened immune system and it may be helpful to talk to your doctor.

Question 10

what does minor thrush on tongue look like?

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White-Yellow Patches: Trush is usually a whitish-yellowish patch (or patches) on your tongue. With a little effort, you can usually rub them off, &it might bleed a bit beneath. It can also affect other areas of your mouth. You have to be very careful that it doesn't spread into your throat and lungs, which is very dangerous. So, see a dentist and get some medication right away. And, make sure it's not something else.

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