What Should I Do About Oral Thrush?
Question: sir I am suffering from oral thrush.. what should I do for this treatment..
Brief Answer:
Antifungal oral paints.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Oral thrush is caused by fungal infection. There are antifungal agents available as mouth paints which will be effective. However before using it, it is important that you ascertain what you have is indeed oral thrush. Multiple conditions including vitamin deficiency and geographical tongue can mimic oral thrush. It is also important to test for comorbid conditions including diabetes and immune deficiency.
In short, yes oral thrush can be treated with antifungal agents like candid mouth paint. However before you try it, consider visiting a dermatologist for evaluation.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Antifungal oral paints.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Oral thrush is caused by fungal infection. There are antifungal agents available as mouth paints which will be effective. However before using it, it is important that you ascertain what you have is indeed oral thrush. Multiple conditions including vitamin deficiency and geographical tongue can mimic oral thrush. It is also important to test for comorbid conditions including diabetes and immune deficiency.
In short, yes oral thrush can be treated with antifungal agents like candid mouth paint. However before you try it, consider visiting a dermatologist for evaluation.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
sir no diabetes and not used immunosuppressent ... can I use antifungal AS OTC drug...and please suggest how to use this medicine.. thanks
Brief Answer:
It is a prescription medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Oral antifungal paints are not available over the counter. You need a prescription from a doctor. Moreover, as I mentioned earlier you need to rule out other conditions that look like oral thrush especially now since you do not have diabetes or immunosuppressing conditions.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
It is a prescription medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Oral antifungal paints are not available over the counter. You need a prescription from a doctor. Moreover, as I mentioned earlier you need to rule out other conditions that look like oral thrush especially now since you do not have diabetes or immunosuppressing conditions.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
ok sir I will visit dermatologist ...thanks
Brief Answer:
Good luck!!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am glad you planned to visit a doctor instead of blindly taking medications. I am sure your problems will be resolved after consult.
Let me know if you need any kind of help after consultation.
Regards
Good luck!!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am glad you planned to visit a doctor instead of blindly taking medications. I am sure your problems will be resolved after consult.
Let me know if you need any kind of help after consultation.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar