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What are early symptoms of thrush in a breast feeding mother and baby?

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Same as anyone: A skim milk like tightly adhering film adhering to the membranes inside the cheeks, gums or tongue. It is common for babies to have a normal "milk tongue" from milk trapped in the tongue surface, but the thin white lining inside the cheeks is abnormal. It can be teased off with a cotton tipped bud & might show a little bleeding in some.If it cakes up like cottage cheese it's bee there a long time.

Answered 3/2/2022

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

The infection is treatable, but if there is no improvement, recommend consideration of immune testing. The appearance of thriush infection varies depending on the severity. A thin or thick white coating of the inner mouth and tongue is consistent with the infection. Discuss how best to treat the infection with your Pediatrician.

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