what kind of doctor should i see for thrush?

Question

Should I see a specialist for oral thrush, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

Answer 1

Thrush!: If you are asking for an adult, you should be able to see your regular internist initially. If he/she feels it is necessary for you to see a specialist, then a referral could be made. If you are asking for a child, i would bring the child to a pediatrician for an evaluation. Thrush is often found in an immunocompromised person.

Answer 2

See your doc: If you've used the standard anti-fungal medicine, and used it just as prescribed, there are some other treatments that can be considered. (if you're breastfeeding, have you treated your nipples, too?) you should see your pediatrician, because there are some other things that might need to be looked into.

Answer 3

Talk to your doctor: If thrush is persistent, you can contact your doctor about a prescription for Nystatin (an oral antifungal liquid). If you have already used Nystatin and it did not work, Diflucan (fluconazole) is a stronger medication. If you are nursing, both you and your baby may need to be treated or the infection may pass back and forth. Also sterilize bottles, nipples, and pacifiers to avoid recurrence.

Answer 4

Antifungal Medicine: Thrush is a common yeast infection in the mouth of young children, especially if they have recently been on antibiotics. It appears as a thick white exudate on the inside of the lips and cheeks, and sometimes on the back of the throat. Treatments include nystatin, Fluconazole and sometimes gentian violet.

Answer 5

Use oral Nystatin: Thrush is yeast overgrowth in the mouth, causing whitish spots or patches inside the cheeks, on the tongue, or on the throat. The spots don't wipe off with a towel. Thrush is seen in many babies, at one time or another. If a doctor confirms that a baby has thrush, he will usually prescribe a liquid medicine called nystatin, to put in the baby's mouth 4 times a day to stop the yeast overgrowth.

Answer 6

Anyone can: Thrush is present in young babies to the very oldest adults. This is a yeast infection of the lining of the oral cavity. It can happen for no apparent reason or be brought on by medications/drugs, illness and those with poor immunity. Antibiotics often precipitate this as do certain cancers and medications. Usually treated with oral troches, liquids, or orally swallowed pills and some topicals.

Answer 7

Not healthy patients: One of the most common causes of thrush is chronic antibiotic usage. It can occur with a single course of antibiotics but not usually. It also occurs frequtntly in chronically ill and debilitated patients or those who are immuno-compromised. Healthy patients generally do not get thrush.

Answer 8

Steroid inhalers: It's not just immunocompromised patients. People with COPD requiring steroid inhalers can also get it as a result of improperly using a metered dose inhaler and its attachment.

Answer 9

Depends: If you are immunocompromised, e.g., have HIV or other diseases, or are pregnant, then this can be a bigger deal. See your doctor.

Answer 10

Don't be worried: Thrush is a fungal infection that should be treated with the appropriate medication. You don't have to be worried but should attend to the problem by seeing your doctor.

Answer 11

Depends: If you do not have predisposing factors such as being diabetic, on antibiotics, on steroids, or other, this may suggest immune deficiency. Thrush is common when such factors are present, but this disease usually primarily occurs in infants, not adults. If you have any underlying risk factors, get evaluated.

Answer 12

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Answer 13

Not sure: May want to see another gyn for an opinion.

Answer 14

No guarantees: It all depends. How old are you? Have you had your family? How many units did you receive? How many times were you transfused? Is the bleeding still on? Slight or heavy? Take iron. Many women after having their families e.g. In their forties, opt to have full hysterectomy. The decision is yours....Ask... Pray...Do not hesitate or look back.

Answer 15

Myomectomy: A myomectomy usually requires the doctor to open the uterus, which is a muscle, and remove 1 or more fibroids from the uterus. On rare instances the distortion to the uterus is so significant that it can't be repaired. This is a very rare event, and with proper preperation it can usually be avoided.

Answer 16

Immunosuppressed: Small infants may get thrush, and people on prolonged antibiotics. Thrush in adults is often a sign that the immune system isn't working well, such as in people on chemotherapy or with aids.

Answer 17

Several risk factors: Anyone can develop oral thrush, but the infection is more common with these factors: being an infant having a compromised immune system wearing dentures having other health conditions, such as diabetes or anemia taking certain medications, such as antibiotics, or oral or inhaled corticosteroids undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer having conditions that cause dry mouth smoking.

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