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Oral Thrush in New Jersey

Everyone has in their mouths, digestive track and on their skin a small amount of candida fungus (i.e. yeast), which usually remains harmless thanks to the presence of the body’s other microorganisms and bacteria. But stress, medications or particular illnesses can cause candida fungus to grow and become oral thrush. While anyone can suffer from oral thrush, it typically hits the very young, senior citizens and those whose immune systems are weakened (such as by HIV or cancer, two of the illnesses that can lead to oral thrush).

Treatment of Oral Thrush

Immediate treatment of oral thrush is key because the ailment can spread throughout the body if it is not addressed. The most common oral thrush symptom is slightly raised lesions in the mouth—most frequently along the inner cheeks or on the tongue—that are creamy white in appearance. These lesions are often painful and may bleed when they are scraped.

Oral thrush treatment varies depending on the patient’s age, the severity of oral thrush and the infection’s cause. Treatment of oral thrush almost always includes antifungal medications that are taken from 10 to 14 days.

Dr. Goldberg and his staff have decades of experience in treating oral thrush and prescribing treatment of oral thrush to New Jersey patients. We are eager to meet with new and old patients alike. Call us today at (732) 363-5115 to schedule an appointment with our New Jersey oral thrush specialists!

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