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I was recently diagnosed with Oral Thrush and I have questions about my symptoms. My tongue is white of course and my mouth and throat burn at times. My throat is at times scratchy and irritated. My ears, cheek bones and lower jaw feel like they have pressure at times. I get dizzy and don t always have a lot of enthusiasm. It doesn t hurt to eat or drink but at times it will hurt above my Adam s apple under the skin on the outside of the throat on the left side. Also at times my upper chest feels tight, the back of my neck feels sore or stiff and my lips and cheeks will feel like they are tingling. I was scoped and had no signs of cancer. How long will this last and what should I do to get rid of this faster? Are my symptoms normal for Thrush? I am a 39 year old male who at times suffers from anxiety, stress, and hypochondria. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2014

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Dentist, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari's Response

Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM

Read your query, understand your concern as you are diagnosed with oral thrush dont worry these are not a sign of cancer as you have symptoms of throat burn this can be due to strep throat means throat infection .for oral thrush I will advise you can apply ointment like Candid gel on tongue and involed area of cheek , maintain proper oral hygiene , use tongue scraper to clean your tongue , do warm saline rinses , use sugarless chewing gum for dry mouth , for burning sensation you can use Tantum mouthwash or kamol mouthwash for rinsing .
I will suggest you to consult ENT specialist for examination of Throat for pain, tingling and burning sensation .

Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health .

Regards ,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari

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Dentist, Endodontics , Dr. Shesh Jaiswal's Response

Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.

i have gone through your query.oral thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus, also known as yeast.

certain illnesses, stress, poor oral hygiene or medications can disturb the delicate balance, causing the fungus candida to grow out of control, causing thrush.
Antifungal medicines used to treat oral thrush include:

miconazole
nystatin
fluconazole
clotrimazole
econazole

If antibiotics or corticosteroids are thought to be causing your oral thrush, the medicine, or the way it is delivered, may need to be changed or the dosage reduced.

Good dental hygiene and not smoking ( if smoker) are also recommended.

hope this answers your query

Regards
Dr. Shesh

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