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Is Clindamycin Effective At Treating Oral Thrush?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Jun 2023
Question: on 29 march Tonsillectomy,UPPP, partiall Midline,uvular flap surgery was done, Started Amoxicillin, mouth rinse, after 3-4 days severe oral thrush developed, under emergency they started Clindamycin 300mg every 6 hours, Nystatin 6 hours., today surgeon who have surgery mentioned with clindmysin - side effects are possible. worried - what can I do ?
should I stop clindamycin . How many days - the full recovery will take? Does Obstructive sleep apnea - get some cure ?
Surgeon also send tonsills for pathology- what this test will tell-, does any reason for cancer?

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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Post surgery infection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You should not stop or change antibiotic abruptly. Get a throat swab for culture sensitivity done.

Histopathological evaluation of the tonsil tissue is to confirm the infective pathology only.

The surgeries you have undergone are meant for obstructive sleep apnea treatment. There is edema of the tissues post surgery and it may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for complete relief.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Priyanka Aggarwal, ENT Specialist
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Is Clindamycin Effective At Treating Oral Thrush?

Brief Answer: Post surgery infection Detailed Answer: Hi, You should not stop or change antibiotic abruptly. Get a throat swab for culture sensitivity done. Histopathological evaluation of the tonsil tissue is to confirm the infective pathology only. The surgeries you have undergone are meant for obstructive sleep apnea treatment. There is edema of the tissues post surgery and it may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for complete relief. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Priyanka Aggarwal, ENT Specialist