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Anyone know what is a natural and effective remedy for chemotherapy induced thrush?

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Dr. Sanford Archer answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Topicals: Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the oral membranes, and usually occurs in people whose immune status are reduced. This can occur in people on antibiotics, in diabetics or immunosuppressed due to other illnesses or cancer. Certain other medications can increase the risk as well. Treatments range from 7 - 10 days with topical antifungal agents or diflucan (fluconazole). See your heme-oncologist.

Answered 5/14/2014

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Natural remedies, no: Agree with dr. Archer. Natural remedies have not been shown to be effective. Oral thrush can progress down the esophagus which can be quite painful. Treating early can be helpful.

Answered 11/9/2013

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