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I%E2%80%99ve Been On My Antibiotics Called Levaquin For Pneumonia And
Question: I%E2%80%99ve been on my antibiotics called Levaquin for pneumonia and I noticed this white patch on the roof of my mouth and I%E2%80%99m wondering if I should go get it checked out.
Brief Answer:
May be thrush
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. I did not see a picture, but a common cause of white plaques in the mouth, especially with antibiotic use, would be thrush, which is a fungal infection in the mouth. The treatment is with antifungal medications, usually nystatin swish and swallow, or with fluconazole pills, both of which are prescription medications. The thrush may also improve once you have finished the antibiotics.
If you would like to send a picture, that may help confirm the diagnosis. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
May be thrush
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. I did not see a picture, but a common cause of white plaques in the mouth, especially with antibiotic use, would be thrush, which is a fungal infection in the mouth. The treatment is with antifungal medications, usually nystatin swish and swallow, or with fluconazole pills, both of which are prescription medications. The thrush may also improve once you have finished the antibiotics.
If you would like to send a picture, that may help confirm the diagnosis. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
i resent the picture, if it doesnt work let me know.
Brief Answer:
Probably thrush
Detailed Answer:
While it does not have the classic appearance, I would still suspect thrush as the most likely diagnosis. The other possibility is leukoplakia, which is a benign lesion, but should be followed closely, possibly with biopsies. However, there is nothing urgent that needs to be done, and you could see if it goes away once you stop the antibiotics, or you could see your doctor about treating for thrush. Only if it didn't go away with treatment, would I consider a biopsy to confirm whether it is leukoplakia or something else.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Probably thrush
Detailed Answer:
While it does not have the classic appearance, I would still suspect thrush as the most likely diagnosis. The other possibility is leukoplakia, which is a benign lesion, but should be followed closely, possibly with biopsies. However, there is nothing urgent that needs to be done, and you could see if it goes away once you stop the antibiotics, or you could see your doctor about treating for thrush. Only if it didn't go away with treatment, would I consider a biopsy to confirm whether it is leukoplakia or something else.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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