How to Recognize Thrush Symptoms (Oropharyngeal Candidiasis)
Look for white lesions in the mouth.These lesions (a catch-all term for damaged or abnormal tissue) are plaque-like because they are raised and can be in various sizes or come together to cover larger areas., Look for dryness around the mouth.If the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for white lesions in the mouth.These lesions (a catch-all term for damaged or abnormal tissue) are plaque-like because they are raised and can be in various sizes or come together to cover larger areas.
The lesions are typically white and look like cottage cheese, though they might also be red and raw-looking.
They might be located on your tongue, gums, tonsils, inner cheeks, or on the roof of your mouth.
They will probably be quite swollen and might bleed if rubbed or scraped.
Lesions are the primary indicator that you have oral thrush.
Aside from lesions, there are often no other symptoms. -
Step 2: Look for dryness around the mouth.If the corners of your mouth are red
You might also feel as if you have a cotton ball inside your mouth.
This phenomenon is known as angular cheilitis. , Alternately, you might feel as though your mouth is being burned by scalding water.
You might also lose your sense of taste entirely if you have oral thrush. , Food might get stuck in your throat, causing you to choke.
You might also have a sore throat and a raspy voice. , If you are a breastfeeding mother and your child has oral thrush, your child might spread candida to your breasts.
If your breasts are red, sensitive, itchy, or cracked, you and your child might have candida.
You might also notice the skin of the areola is shiny or flaky.
Finally, a high level of pain concentrated on the nipples could indicate thrush.If your child is unusually fussy or whiny, or has trouble feeding, it might have oral thrush.
Check for oral thrush in babies by looking for lesions in the mouth.
Oral thrush is quite common in babies.
If your baby has thrush, you can continue breast feeding.
You can also apply the same medication that pediatrician prescribes for your baby onto your nipples until the lesions are cleared. , Stay on the lookout for signs of thrush if you belong to one of these groups, or know someone who belongs to these groups, including:
Babies The elderly Individuals with HIV, AIDS, or other immune system deficiencies -
Step 3: irritated
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Step 4: or cracked and bleeding
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Step 5: you might have oral thrush.
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Step 6: Stay alert for unusual oral sensations.Individuals with oral thrush might develop a salty
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Step 7: bitter
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Step 8: metallic
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Step 9: or acidic taste in their mouths.
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Step 10: Look for difficulty swallowing.If oral thrush has spread to the throat or esophagus you might have a hard time swallowing.
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Step 11: Stay alert if you experience pain during breastfeeding.
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Step 12: Identify individuals who are at a higher risk of developing oral thrush.Certain groups
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Step 13: due to their weakened immune systems
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Step 14: are more susceptible to developing thrush.
Detailed Guide
The lesions are typically white and look like cottage cheese, though they might also be red and raw-looking.
They might be located on your tongue, gums, tonsils, inner cheeks, or on the roof of your mouth.
They will probably be quite swollen and might bleed if rubbed or scraped.
Lesions are the primary indicator that you have oral thrush.
Aside from lesions, there are often no other symptoms.
You might also feel as if you have a cotton ball inside your mouth.
This phenomenon is known as angular cheilitis. , Alternately, you might feel as though your mouth is being burned by scalding water.
You might also lose your sense of taste entirely if you have oral thrush. , Food might get stuck in your throat, causing you to choke.
You might also have a sore throat and a raspy voice. , If you are a breastfeeding mother and your child has oral thrush, your child might spread candida to your breasts.
If your breasts are red, sensitive, itchy, or cracked, you and your child might have candida.
You might also notice the skin of the areola is shiny or flaky.
Finally, a high level of pain concentrated on the nipples could indicate thrush.If your child is unusually fussy or whiny, or has trouble feeding, it might have oral thrush.
Check for oral thrush in babies by looking for lesions in the mouth.
Oral thrush is quite common in babies.
If your baby has thrush, you can continue breast feeding.
You can also apply the same medication that pediatrician prescribes for your baby onto your nipples until the lesions are cleared. , Stay on the lookout for signs of thrush if you belong to one of these groups, or know someone who belongs to these groups, including:
Babies The elderly Individuals with HIV, AIDS, or other immune system deficiencies
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