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White patches in mouth
Hello doc ...my brother is hvng white patches in buccal mucosa ...seems like it's oral thrush...do we need for any medication for this fungal infection or it will be disappear themselves... plz help me out for this ...thank u
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Hi.. If the White patches are due to fungal infection then use Dr prescribed medication that is anti-fungal and maintaining good oral hygiene by regularly washing their mouth with betadine helps him in reducing the White patches.
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Oral thrush fungal infection can be seen when there is low immunity. So routine blood test is advisable.
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Yes if it's fungal infection, then treatment is needed.
Better Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required).
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Visit a local dentist and get it physically evaluated and furtur treatment.
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visit any dentist for physical evaluation and treatment .
Maintain good oral hygiene always to avoid reoccurance.
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Go to dental check up for proper diagnosis
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Visit a dentist
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
You need to meet the dentist for a clinical evaluation. Medication is needed to treat.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
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Please share a pic maam
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