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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about oral thrush.

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Ignore: Describe the white patches in the mouth and they should not easily wipe off.

Answered 6/9/2017

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Show the doctor where it is sore and point out the white area.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: How can I prevent oral thrush from coming back in my baby's mouth?

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Many causes of oral thrush, including antibiotics. get script for nystatin swish and spit.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: If a baby has oral thrush,let their doctor know if they also have a diaper rash;it may be connected.

Answered 4/28/2015

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Ignore: Have your doctor examine your mouth and perhaps get a swab testing if in doubt.

Answered 12/14/2015

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Ignore: Tell them your food tastes odd and there is a white coating that comes off with brushing.

Answered 4/2/2018

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