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Orange Tongue Fungal Infection
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Chronic red irritated lips fungal infection?
Hard to tell: Need more info. Are you a mouth breather? Any allergies? Suggest a dental visit to pursue the answer. ...Read more
Mouth (Definition)
Mouth (mouth) " n. Pl. Mouths 1. A. The body opening through which an animal takes in food. B. The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in higher vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth. C. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech. D. The opening to any cavity or canal ...Read more
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Could oral thrush or fungal infection in mouth cause bad breath?
YES...,: It hurts, gives an uneasy sensation in the mouth. Treatment is simple. There are many other causes of bad breath, e.g. Poor oral hygiene, less fluid intake, sinusitis, strep/viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, unhealthy gums, gingivitis, dental caries/cavities, crowded teeth, stomach infection (h. Pylori), etc. Talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Do candida albicans (thrush) cause tonsil stones?
No: Tonsil stones are usually an amalgamation of trapped food, discarded cells and debris from the tonsil, and the bacteria that live naturally in our mouth. They are not indicative of an infection and don't have a relationship with candida. ...Read more
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Can a yeast infection cause Oral hairy Leukoplakia?
Not likely: It may resemble thrush, but the patches are usually softer than leukoplakia patches. If a patch looks suspicious, your dentist will do a biopsy for definitive diagnosis. Hairy leukoplakia can appear in people whose immune system is not working well. ...Read more
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Virginal trush - is this bacterial or fungal infection?
Vaginal/virginal: Thrush is a fungal infection.It is not necessarily related to sexual activity.Even virgins can get thrush.Speak to your doctor if a non-sexually active person is getting recurrent thrush.Not sure if you meant virginal or vaginal thrush.If you need clarity post your question again. ...Read more
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Possible nail fungal infection, finger red, swollen, painful, doctor gave me flucloxacillin, why? If its ineffective on fungal infections?
Poss bacterial infec: You may have a paroncyhia, which can be a bacterial infection. If the prescribed treatment doesn't help within about 2 days, or if it's getting worse, then i'd recommend you call the doctor who prescribed this and let them know. They may want to prescribe if different medication and/or see you back for follow-up. ...Read more
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Can a systemic fungal infection give you a musky skin rash, sores with cut lines,Formication.Itchy ears w/white residue.Cloudy urine.Chills& Fatigue?
Urban myth: There are some systemic fungal infections, such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis (valley fever), and acute bloodstream infections that usually are rapidly fatal if not treated. However, the notion of chronic candidiasis or other chronic "systemic" yeast (fungal) infections is an urban myth. The symptoms you mention are not due to yeast or fungus of any kind. ...Read more
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Sores in nose could it be a bacterial or fungal infection ?
Usually bacterial: Sores at the nasal outlet tend to be members of the staph or strep family of bacteria. ...Read more
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Could diaper rash cream cause a yeast infection?
No: Yeast that normally lives in the intestine will contaminate & occasionally cause a yeast infection. ...Read more
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Can yeast infection caused sore throat, rash, bumps near vagina?
Yeast infections: Yes on all three accounts.
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Can a vaginal yeast infection cause little white bumps?
Yeast infection: It could if you mean white bumps seen inside the vaginal secretion. ...Read more
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What medications treat hair & scalp fungal infection from candida albicans? Cbc positive for candida albicans, had oral thrush, now pain in scalp, hair loss with visible budding yeast & pseudohyphae.
If you had: If you had oral thrush, you have to be seen by a doctor asap, to make sure you are not severely immune suppressed. ...Read more
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Scaly, itchy rashes at ankle that turn brownish- fungal/bacterial infection?
Rash: It would be nice to see what you are asking about , but usually itching indicates fungus. Your best course of action is to see a podiatrist who will assess what you have . Good luck. ...Read more
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Can a vaginal bacterial infection smell like pee?
Bacterial vaginosis: This can have a variety of odors depending upon the causative organisms. ...Read more
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Fungal infection in nail by pictures?
Vicks vapor rub: Try applying vicks vapor rub twice daily to the affected nail for 6-12 months. You should see a clearer healthy appearing nail grow in over that time frame as the diseased nail gets pushed out. The recurrence rate with any type of treatment utilized is very high...So essentially it makes little difference in the long run how you treat it. ...Read more
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Is geographic tongue related to candida albicans?
No: Geographic tongue is like the resurfacing of the tongue with taste buds and Candida Albicans is a fungal infection. ...Read more
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What causes chronic white tongue, it looks like yeast on tongue?
White tongue common: The tongue is known to have many variations with pigmenting, size, appearance, ; not always due to disease. Causes of a tongue that looks white include: lichen planus (responds to steroids), white sponge nevus (familial, benign, permanent), smoker's leukoplakia (2% risk of cancer, needs biopsy), hairy leukoplakia (due to epsteinbarr virus), warts (due to papillomavirus), "thrush" (rx antifungals). ...Read more
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Can a penile yeast infection turn into a systemic yeast infection?
Generally not: Unless you have a life-threatening immune deficiency. Your yeast infection does, however, need to be treated -- and your sexual partner or partners need to be treated at the same time to avoid reinfection. ...Read more
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Could fungal infections like candida can cause cervix cancer?
Nope: Viral infection with hpv can lead to cervical cancer but to my knowledge, candida does not. ...Read more
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Can a vaginal yeast infection or Flucanozole treatment cause dry mouth?
Yes: Lots of causes including not drinking enough water, climate dryness, medications, allergies and acid reflux. If you suspect that you have a yeast infection see your doctor for a culture ...Read more
Infection (Definition)
Infections are invasions of some other organism (fungus, bacteria, parasite) or viruses into places where they do not belong. For instance, we have normal gut bacteria that live within us without causing problems; however, when those penetrate the bowel wall and enter the bloodstream, ...Read more