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What Causes White Spots On Tongue While Suffering From Thrush?

HELLO, I HAVE HAD THRUSH FOR YEARS AFTER A HYSTERECTOMY, BUT TIS TIME IT DOESNT SEEM TO BE GOING AWAY AND MORE PAINFUL ON THE TONGUE. I GENERALLY ONLY SEE THE WHITE SPOTS ON THE TOP OF MY TONGUE, BUT NOW SEEING WHITE SPOTS UNDER THE TONGUE TOO. I DONT THINK I EVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE. I GENERALLY USE MARYSMAJIC MOUTHWASH, BUT AM ON A DIFF INS PLAN THAN BEFORE AND COSTING A 130.00 A BOTTLE. DO YOU THINK GARGLING WITH THE SALT WATER WILL HELP BEFORE I HAVE TO BREAK DOWN AND BUY THE EXPENISVE MOUTHWASH?
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to Healthcare Magic..

I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns..

As per your complain the white patches on the tongue are due to Thrush itself and as the infection can be more extensive this time leading to persistent lesions and pain..

It will not subside simply with mouthwash and you need to take Oral antifungal medicines like Fluconazole or Itraconazole for a period of at least 14 days..
Gargles with antifungal medicines like Nystatin mouthwash will help..
You can take antifungal lozenges for relief..
Take more of probiotics like Yoghurt and Garlic as it helps in clearing up of the patches..
Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and prevent dry mouth..

Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes White Spots On Tongue While Suffering From Thrush?

Hi.. Welcome to Healthcare Magic.. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns.. As per your complain the white patches on the tongue are due to Thrush itself and as the infection can be more extensive this time leading to persistent lesions and pain.. It will not subside simply with mouthwash and you need to take Oral antifungal medicines like Fluconazole or Itraconazole for a period of at least 14 days.. Gargles with antifungal medicines like Nystatin mouthwash will help.. You can take antifungal lozenges for relief.. Take more of probiotics like Yoghurt and Garlic as it helps in clearing up of the patches.. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and prevent dry mouth.. Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic.. If you find the answer helpful please give a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..