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Is thrush in adults painful my toung hurts so bad ?

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Yes : It can be very painful. There will be white stuff on your tongue. This is easily treatable. Your doctor can prescribe a Nystatin liquid medication.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/17/2019

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