How Do I Take Care Of Thrush

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Candidiasis (Thrush)

The Bottom Line Candidiasis is a very common yeast (fungal) infection. The fungus normally lives in the body. It cannot be eliminated. The best way to avoid an outbreak of candidiasis is to strengthen your immune system by taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). Most candida infections are easily treated with local therapies. In people with weakened immune systems, these infections become more persistent. Systemic anti-fungal drugs can be...

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can vaginal thrush lead to oral thrush?

Doctor, I'm scared. I have had a yeast infection (vaginal) for over 6 years. It didn't itch, so I didn't bother much about it. I tried to get rid of it twice - very far apart - but both times it came back. I now have flat red...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Vaginal candidiasis is a common condition in the immunocompetent (HIV-) population. There are very effective therapies available for management of this condition. For people who have recurrent infections, there are ways of preventing recurrence. My... Read more »

thrush

i develop thrush on tongue only, after treatment with 2 week of miconazole oral gel, then 1 week of itrconazole tablets but still no effect, will planning to blood test, my question is that different between normal thrush and the person living with...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.After the treatments that you've had, I'd find it pretty unusual that your thrush hasn't improved. I have to wonder if you really had oral candidiasis (thrush) or simply had a white coating on your tongue... Read more »

Re:Oral yeast...Meant Oral Thrush

Sorry I wasnt clear, I meant having oral thrush and having elisa test done past the window of 6 months. ThankyouMy elisa was negative, should I move on or retest?...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Having tested negative after 6 months of a potential exposure I have two bits of advice:1. I would not suggest testing again2. I would return to your primary care provider to determine the cause of the oral thrush.DR... Read more »

Worried about Thrush

Reading some articles, I have found that Thrush is associated with HIV and AIDS, just because a person has thrush does this mean that they possibly are infected with the HIV virus?...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

There are numerous reasons why a person may present with thrush (candidiasis), including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, uncontrolled diabetes, use of asthma inhalers, use of systemic corticosteroids such as prednisone, etc. In a more broad sense,... Read more »

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Oral thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How do I get a health professional to take serously, and test me for, oral thrush?

My doctor just laughed it off saying that it only happens when the immune system is really down. However, I have white stuff on my tongue which can't be removed and... Read more »

oral thrush question

Posted by rock_on, 1 Reply

im not sure if this is an early sign of hiv infection but from what ive heard and read it occurs in late hiv infection. is this true? and is it most common on the back on the tongue near the throat???? Read more »

Q about oral thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was wondering if some of the experts could give me some info. Is oral thrush painful? I came down with a bad throat infection a couple of days ago. Having a hard time swallowing and both my nodes are swollen and painful in my neck. Upon further... Read more »

thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Someone please tell me what oral thrush looks like and if it is painful?

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