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What Causes White Patches In The Mouth?
Hi I have non identical twin boys who are nearly 4 months old and they both had thrush as new norms and lasted 2 weeks. They haven t had it since but the little twin has suddenly got all theese white patches in his mouth mainly on cheeks but has them inside his lips and courners of his mouth n theese 1st are bleeding without me touching. Have only noticed them today and it doesn t look like thrush n they had it bad when first born. Please help. Kind regards ellie.
Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to fungal infection. I suggest giving Diflucan for three days. I also suggest using Dactarin gel for local application.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to fungal infection. I suggest giving Diflucan for three days. I also suggest using Dactarin gel for local application.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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