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Experiencing Thrush Like Symptoms, Burning Sensation. Had Penicillin Earlier, Stopped. Any Other Causes ?
Good morning,
I have been experiencing thrush like symptoms for the last 3 days. Below I feel a burning sensation but not massively itchy. I've had thrush once before when taking repeated doses of penicillin.
My concern is I am not nor have been taking any medication and I have been with my partner for 5 years.
Are there any other possibles causes?
I have been experiencing thrush like symptoms for the last 3 days. Below I feel a burning sensation but not massively itchy. I've had thrush once before when taking repeated doses of penicillin.
My concern is I am not nor have been taking any medication and I have been with my partner for 5 years.
Are there any other possibles causes?
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
Thrush , though sexually transmitted at times, could arise in persons not because of sexual transmission. It might important to note that the germ causing this symptoms lives on the body normally. Certain changes in the body s environment could lead to overgrowth of this organism, It is therefore important first of all to exclude diabetes and other causes of immune depression like HIV.
Penicillin is not the treatment for thrush. This is a fungus and the treatment is based on anti fungal drugs. A culture and sensitivity testing to detect specific species and drug that shall help in eliminating the organism to avoid resistance is the best practice. Consulting your primary physician for evaluation and management. thanks and kind regards.
Bain LE, MD
Thrush , though sexually transmitted at times, could arise in persons not because of sexual transmission. It might important to note that the germ causing this symptoms lives on the body normally. Certain changes in the body s environment could lead to overgrowth of this organism, It is therefore important first of all to exclude diabetes and other causes of immune depression like HIV.
Penicillin is not the treatment for thrush. This is a fungus and the treatment is based on anti fungal drugs. A culture and sensitivity testing to detect specific species and drug that shall help in eliminating the organism to avoid resistance is the best practice. Consulting your primary physician for evaluation and management. thanks and kind regards.
Bain LE, MD
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hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns. i would come up with the possibility of HERPES SIMPLEX INFECTION.blood test for herpes antibody may confirm the diagnosis.
treatment plan;
herpes simplex is a sexually transmitted disease and is a viral infection.long course of treatment is required for permanent cure.
i advise you taking Homeopathic medicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints.
consult your local homeopathic physician for correct diagnosis of the case and remedy to fit your complaints. or mail me at drravib4u@yahoo.co.in
I hope this is helpful for you, thank you
treatment plan;
herpes simplex is a sexually transmitted disease and is a viral infection.long course of treatment is required for permanent cure.
i advise you taking Homeopathic medicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints.
consult your local homeopathic physician for correct diagnosis of the case and remedy to fit your complaints. or mail me at drravib4u@yahoo.co.in
I hope this is helpful for you, thank you
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