Question 1

what type of physician to see for oral thrush that keeps coming back. my gp cannot get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

: An infectious diseases specialist is the best bet.

Question 2

my brother says i should get to a doctor because once in a while i get oral thrush. is he right?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is right: Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida Albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth.Although oral thrush can affect anyone, it's more likely to occur in babies and in people who wear dentures, use inhaled corticosteroids or have compromised immune systems. Oral thrush is a minor problem if you're healthy, but if you have a weakened immune system, symptoms of oral thrush may.

Question 3

how important is it to get oral thrush treated quickly?doc said call if meds caused thrush, but it's been a week of calls.okay to keep waiting? hurts.

Accepted Answer

Which meds?: Why on meds? Names of meds? Evidence of thrush? If you fail to get a return from your Dr, check to see if you used correct procedure. You may need to see a different Dr. The question is to continue meds or not. But you forgot to identify the meds or the reason for them.

Question 4

should i go see a medical doctor for oral thrush?

Accepted Answer

By all means: It would e worth knowing what the cause of it is. Make a appointment with a doctor so he can run tests to find out what the cause is.

Question 5

should i see a specialist for oral thrush, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

Accepted Answer

Regular doc: Oral thrush is common in newborns, but after that time it should be not only treated, but a cause should be evaluated. Certain drugs, such as antibiotics, steroids, and chemotherapy, can predispose to thrush. Serious medical conditions (immune problems, diabetes, etc) can be identified with a symptom as innocent as thrush too, so please have your doctor evaluate!

Question 6

i was diagnosed with oral thrush, it is 5 days later the medication my doctor subscribed is finished, the white bumps are gone, but i still have pain?

Accepted Answer

See doc  for f/u: should be reevaluated for persistent symptoms even if rash is improved

Question 7

how long does it take for garlic, acidopholis and gentian violet to cure oral thrush? i have no insurance til next year so can't see a doctor!

Accepted Answer

1 week: Application of gentian violet for a week should do a job if you can bear with some messiness.    I have noticed that other oral lesions have been mistaken as thrush by general public.

Question 8

have hive like rash and oral thrush from clindomyicin. is this serious enough for visit to doctor? stopped medication yesterday.

Accepted Answer

Yes: See your doctor and have it documented. You may need treatment for yeast. If you were on Clindamycin for a reason you may need a replacement antibiotic. All the best.

Question 9

do all walkin doctors have everything they need to scrape and test a tongue for oral thrush? my walkin doc didn't even look at my tongue and prescription nystat

Accepted Answer

Why: Oral thrush is diagnosed by visual exam in most cases. I don't recall every running the scrape and stain testing outside of medical school. It just adds time and cost to the encounter and doesn't change the plan of treatment. The germ of thrush is a normal contaminant of the total GI tract and the treatment is innocuous.I am surprised  the doc didn't look, consider that bad form.

Question 10

my doctor prescribed me a single dose of 150mg of fluconazole for oral thrush would that be enough to get rid of the oral thrush?

Accepted Answer

: Fluconazole 150 mg daily for oral thrush is usually effective. However, if the fungal infection is extending down into the esophagus and causing pain with swallowing a much more aggressive dose and management are needed. Be sure to follow up with your doctor after being treated to ensure that the oral thrush has been successfully treated.

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What type of doctor should I se for oral thrush

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What type of physician to see for oral thrush that keeps coming back. my gp cannot get rid of it?

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My brother says i should get to a doctor because once in a while i get oral thrush. is he right?

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How important is it to get oral thrush treated quickly?doc said call if meds caused thrush, but it's been a week of calls.okay to keep waiting? hurts.

A member asked:

Should i go see a medical doctor for oral thrush?

A member asked:

Should i see a specialist for oral thrush, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with oral thrush, it is 5 days later the medication my doctor subscribed is finished, the white bumps are gone, but i still have pain?

A member asked:

How long does it take for garlic, acidopholis and gentian violet to cure oral thrush? i have no insurance til next year so can't see a doctor!

A member asked:

Have hive like rash and oral thrush from clindomyicin. is this serious enough for visit to doctor? stopped medication yesterday.

A member asked:

Do all walkin doctors have everything they need to scrape and test a tongue for oral thrush? my walkin doc didn't even look at my tongue and prescription nystat

A member asked:

My doctor prescribed me a single dose of 150mg of fluconazole for oral thrush would that be enough to get rid of the oral thrush?

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