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Would esophageal thrush be very painful?
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Yes : Esophageal thrush can be an extension of oral thrush as a result being on antibiotics or some sort of immune compromised state . It is usually difficult to swallow , causing pain . Treatment is with oral Nystatin to coat the esophagus and Diflucsn
Answered 1/23/2019
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