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Baby with puffed cheek diagnosed with thrush. baby eats fine. head and lymph nodes are fine. dimple on it. can thrush can cause a cheek to puff?

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Thrush: Anything is possible, although that is not the usual presentation. Did you get all your questions answered with your pediatrician or diagnosing physician? He or she will be your best source!

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/7/2014

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