Question 1

my 3 year old has white spots in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Candida is possible: If using an inhaled steroid, if he has a fever , may be a viral stomatitis, let your pediatrician take a look, but probably not serious.

Question 2

my year old daughter has white spots in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: This oral candidiasis- a yeast infection.

Question 3

white spots in mouth are cancer, right?

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Not quite: Exam, history, and biopsy will help with answer.
Smoking, smoke-less tobacco, history of radiation to head and neck may increase risk for oral cancer. See oral surgeon.

Question 4

swollen all over, racing heart, white spots in mouth. what is it?

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Probabably Viral: There are a few possiblities here including coxsackie , measles - if not vaccinated or other viral infections. The racing hart could be due to fever or inflammation of heart as well. You should see your doctor soon to get this checked out.

Question 5

38 days ago, unprotected sex with woman. everything was fine until a week ago. low grade fever, chills but now as i write this my mouth feels like cotton and have a white tongue with white spots in mouth. im afraid to test. thrush? am i a lost cause?

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: The best thing is to get tested rather than the debilitating effect of anxiety. The STD screen including HIV testing if negative gives you a new lease that allows you make better choices in the future; otherwise you get treated fast to have the best prognosis possible.

Question 6

what are the white spots inside my babys mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Those white spots in your baby's mouth can be thrush. This is an infection with a fungus called candida that is common in babies. It causes white plaques on the tongue and mouth that can occasionally bleed. An oral anti-fungal medicine can help eliminate the infection, especially if it makes it uncomfortable for your baby to feed.

Question 7

why do i have light white spots inside mouth but they dont hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots: May be Fordyce spots which are small sebaceous glands in the mucosa of your mouth.  However other causes such as infection are possible.  If you smoke, stop!  See your physician with concerns for a first hand examination.

Question 8

white spots in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Thrush yeast infection mouth. Need to see physician oral anti fungal medication.

Question 9

what causes white spots on the roof of your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Whit spots: Fungal infection can show up as white spots in the mouth. Make sure to show those spots to your doctor to be sure.

Question 10

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.

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