DiagnosisDiagnosis of thrush depends on the location and identifying whether there is an underlying cause. Show
If thrush is limited to your mouthTo diagnose oral thrush, your doctor or dentist may:
If thrush is in your esophagusTo help diagnose thrush in your esophagus, your doctor may recommend any or all of these:
TreatmentThe goal of any oral thrush treatment is to stop the rapid spread of the fungus, but the best approach may depend on your age, your overall health and the cause of the infection. Eliminating underlying causes, when possible, can prevent recurrence.
Thrush may return even after it's been treated if the underlying cause, such as poorly disinfected dentures or inhaled steroid use, isn't addressed. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health information. If we combine this information with your protected health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices. You may opt-out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Clinical trialsExplore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Lifestyle and home remediesThese suggestions may help during an outbreak of oral thrush:
Preparing for your appointmentYou're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or pediatrician. However, if you have an underlying condition that's contributing to the problem, you may be referred to a specialist for treatment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment. What you can doThe doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Be ready to answer them to reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
What to expect from your doctorThe doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Be ready to answer them to reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
Can I get oral thrush treatment overOral thrush can be easily treated with a mouth gel bought from a pharmacy. The gel is suitable for adults, children and babies over the age of 4 months.
What is the best treatment for oral thrush in adults?Candidiasis in the mouth, throat, or esophagus is usually treated with antifungal medicine. The treatment for mild to moderate infections in the mouth or throat is usually an antifungal medicine applied to the inside of the mouth for 7 to 14 days. These medications include clotrimazole, miconazole, or nystatin.
What can I buy to get rid of oral thrush?Treatment for oral thrush
fluconazole (Diflucan), an oral antifungal medication. clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), an antifungal medication that's available as a lozenge. nystatin (Nystop, Nyata), an antifungal mouthwash that you can swish in your mouth or swab in your baby's mouth.
What overThe easiest and safest way to treat mild oral thrush is to use a topical antifungal, like clotrimazole or nystatin. Clotrimazole is a lozenge that you suck on and nystatin is a liquid that you swish around in your mouth.
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