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(Created page with "=== Clinic === * Also called mouth Candidiasis * It is a fungal infection due to any type of ''Candida'' (a type of yeast). When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called '''thrush'''. * Signs / Symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. * Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. * It is characterized by white discolorations in the tongue, around the mouth, and in the throat. Irrit...") |
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* It is characterized by white discolorations in the tongue, around the mouth, and in the throat. Irritation may also occur, causing discomfort when swallowing. | * It is characterized by white discolorations in the tongue, around the mouth, and in the throat. Irritation may also occur, causing discomfort when swallowing. | ||
* Thrush is commonly seen in infants. It is not considered abnormal in infants unless it lasts longer than a few weeks. | * Thrush is commonly seen in infants. It is not considered abnormal in infants unless it lasts longer than a few weeks. | ||
* [[Aphthous stomatitis]] is its inter related entity. | |||
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* Merc C200 two dose daily for Glossitis [[Candidiasis]] | |||
* In acute condition, it can be increased to one dose every three hours | |||
* KM 3X two doses daily. | |||
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# Nit-ac C3 two doses daily | |||
# KM 3X two doses daily. | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:45, 3 November 2023
Clinic
- Also called mouth Candidiasis
- It is a fungal infection due to any type of Candida (a type of yeast). When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush.
- Signs / Symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat.
- Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing.
- It is characterized by white discolorations in the tongue, around the mouth, and in the throat. Irritation may also occur, causing discomfort when swallowing.
- Thrush is commonly seen in infants. It is not considered abnormal in infants unless it lasts longer than a few weeks.
- Aphthous stomatitis is its inter related entity.
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