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Hi, my 4weeks old baby has white patches inside his mouth i suspect oral thrush, can i self medicate? if yes how?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Newborn:"Thrush" ?: It is best to have a pediatrician examine your 3 wks. old infant. There are infections which can appear similar to "thrush".

Answered 4/4/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, my 4weeks old baby has white patches inside his mouth i suspect oral thrush, can i self medicate? if yes how?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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