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Hello, I am a mother of 6 year old girl and she has developed oral thrush and is in constant discomfort. Going to the doctor for a prescription is too expensive and I’d prefer over the counter medicines. I want to know what is oral thrush treatment over the counter?

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Try to give her unsweetened yogurt ...  Read More

Please provide the oral thrush treatment in Ayurveda.. It's bad taste in mouth and white patches inside the mouth...

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You need to speak to an Ayurved physician ...  Read More

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I’ve had oral thrush for at least 3 weeks since it was noticed. White coating on my tongue only. I recently stopped taking monocycline after using it for about 2 yrs fit acne because I had a stroke on 1/3. Pcp has only treated thrush with flucanozole pills one the first day and another 4 days later and lozenges 5x day for 2 weeks. I’ve repeated thi

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You must consult an Oral Medicine expert who is a specialist in Mouth diseases ...  Read More

5 and 6 month ago i suffer oral thrush now back again which treatment permanent solution and what casuse this problem.

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Are you a diabetic? ...  Read More

Hii doc I have one doubt chronic anxiety or depression cause oral thrush please tell me or which was give a oral thrush

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886. ...  Read More

I suffering from oral thrush . Can u pls advise to me , which tablet is better

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Apply candid mouth paint on the affected area. If oral therapy is required you should consult a dentist who will prescribe after clinical examination ...  Read More

I got treatment for candid earlier. Now, I am suffering from oral thrush. White lesions on inner cheeks. Paining and difficulty to eat and drink. I took flucanozole but seems it have become resistant to it. Kindly advise me for treatment

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Picture which is enclosed here may not relate to candidiasis. Kindly also give us your medical history. Online medication or any prescription is against ethics and policies of the concerned domain. Bu ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with lung tuberculosis and soon acquired oral thrush in my mouth. However I had medicine and ointmentfor that but after it got better I stopped the ointment. Now I can see a bit of recurring on tip of tongue again. Shall I resume the whole course of treatment again?

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Yes you can . Consult your treating physician or visit my clinic ...  Read More

Hi, i have oral thrush, should I see the doctor even though my parents don't want to send me?

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Oral Thrush or Candidiasis is a Fungal infection A proper anti fungal antibiotic has to be taken upon advice of your specialist dentist ...  Read More

Treatment for infants oral thrush white lips baby girl uncomfortable just like lips burnt. Baby vomits too much curd after feeding can you please suggest some medicine for that

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Apply candid mouth paint for oral thrush thrice a day for 3 days. For vomiting medicine we need age and weight. Contact directly ...  Read More

I keep getting a dry white tongue even after a proper dental hygiene, is there a way to remove the oral thrush permanently?

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Please visit your dentist immediately. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ Madam, How to treat oral thrush issues in 01 month infant. Please suggest medicine and home remedies to take care of my child. Regards

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Candid mouth paint ...  Read More

For last two months I am suffering from oral thrush. My doctor prescribed fluconazole 200 mg twice a week and riboflavin 10 mg once daily for 3 months. Due to my some other health issues I can't visit doctor frequently. Now I want to know that should I continue the same for three months? Specially Riboflavin 10 mg?Sometimes I feel that my oral thru

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Treatment given by your doctor is good. Thrush take long time to cure You can go for sodium bicarbonate ample take sterile gause piece pur a little on gause piece n Clean your toung two times. Sto ...  Read More

I am 68 years old female . On and off I suffer from oral health. Problems in teeth,gums and oral thrush. I brush my teeth twice daily with vantej toothpaste, floss twice daily,warm water salt rinse . Now my question is what can I do to keep my gums and teeth healthy? Though I am diabetic I try to keep my sugar level under control.

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Hello Brushing in the right technique is important Also maintaining proper oral hygiene is important ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I had a infected teeth. The tooth has rotten and cavity like structure has come off after brushing the teeth. I would like to know if this can cause white patches on one side of the tounge. Please advise what to do. I was also suffering from schizophrenia now the diagnosis has been changed to F20.

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Almost 2 months back my family physician diagnosed me with oral thrush. Following up his advice I am taking fluconazol 200mg twice weekly and locally applying candida mouth paint. But my problem is not completely cured.Sometimes I suffer from dry mouth and mild burning tongue .I am 69 years old and diabetic for last 22 years.Though I am diabetic mo

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I'm 27y old and having oral thrush from last one year. I don't know exact reason of cause. But from last few days Im loosing my taste and also little pain sensation. What is the solution for this. currently Im using cotrimazole mouth paint twice a day from one week. But there is no luck. Really Im suffering with from last one year. Please help me

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Better Visit a local oral medicine specialist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ...  Read More

Am on seroflo 250 twice a day for my Copd from last 6 months.. 3 weeks back I was on doxycycline for 10 days for my sinusitis.. It looks I have a oral thrush(attached pic) now from last 5 days.. I have stopped by inhaler and tried probiotics like bicilac ,cleaning my tongue.. But white tongue persists.. I also have fatigue and loose stools. Can th

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Not looking like a thrush ...  Read More

Is the oral thrush cause of alcoholic fatty liver!? I am suffering from fatty grade 2 and I am having oral thrush for 2 weeks .Is these symptoms due to fatty liver and alcohol consumption?or any other HIV symptoms!? Please guide me

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It can be due to various reasons. Detailed consultation will be helpful. ...  Read More

Is gargling with Baking soda with warm water is better for oral candida thrush? Also salt with warm water is better?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Is oral thrush is a serious problem like life threatening problem? It leads to sepsis? I have white and yellow coating on my tongue. Can any doctor please say it's leads to sepsis?

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2 months old baby is having oral thrush since last 1 month we are giving him clothrimazole mouth paint and whenever we stop it starts occurring again, there is always a spot of thrush on left cheek it does not go away even after applying mouth paint. No doctor is able to help with it

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Keep the mouth clean by cleaning it with cotton cloth dabbed in water after each feed ...  Read More

(Please check the pictures attached, one of the pictures is for the first question and the other one is for the 2nd question.) The middle part of my tongue is slightly whitish or a little brownish or maybe yellowish, it is certainly different than the colour of the rest of it. I was wondering whether it is candida. I don't have any pain, any lesi

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It's difficult to diagnose a medical condition without a proper examination, so I would recommend consulting a healthcare professional or a dentist for an accurate diagnosis. Regarding the discolorat ...  Read More

I recently went to a gyno for yellowish discharge. She did a PAP and gave Fosinta at a gap of 5 days. Vaginal probiotics for 8 days. And Fentispor at the end of treatment. I finished on 19th June, and yellowish discharge had gone. However today I noticed vaginal thrush. Please advice. No itching. No smell.

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it must be normal vaginal discharge ...  Read More

I have vaginal thrush for that clingen 3 is given and canestan cream is given..today in throat i have see white something ..is it thrush or sore throat??i have attached picture of mouth

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It looks like tonsil infection not fungal infection ...  Read More

Hi, Can I give candid mouth paint to my 1.5 years old, She has been weaned 5 months before, now she is under cow milk still I can see white thrush on her tongue and she kinda feeling and rubbing it with her hands. I gave her candid mouth paint when she was three months old suggested by doctor. So is it okay if I gave her now by myself. Thank you

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Greetings yes u can give safe . Kindly stop bottle feeding if any ...  Read More

Does hpv inside the mouth. effect the gum.Does oral hpv go on its own or will it lead to cancer? . .

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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...  Read More

Can chlamydia transmit in the oral cavity due to oral sex ? If so what would be the recommended test to take and what treatment is required.

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Giving oral sex to a partner with an infected penis can cause chlamydia in the throat. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my 14 months old baby getting thrush very often & smelling bad when she blow out. She feeding & eating well. She is taking adequate water also every day.She wants to keep feeding bottle nipple most of the time.please suggest medicine for this

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Greetings usually it may be due to feeding bottle usage kindly stop that and use cup to feed, for application use Candid mouth paint 1 finger tip mouth application three times a day ...  Read More

My 6 months old baby developed mouth thrush over a week now so am applying an oral treatment thrush but Is not going away I use this three times a day but yet is not going away am worried don't know what to do again

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