Thrush....information please?

Question

What are the signs and symptoms of thrush? How is it treated? How does it look and should she continue to nurse?

Thanks to all.

I apologize, thrush on the mom,not baby.

Answer 1

Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a serious problem and is easily treated and cured.

Except for the mildest cases, you should treat thrush to keep the infection from spreading. Antifungal medications, which inhibit the growth of yeast, are the standard treatment for thrush. Thrush is most commonly treated with medications that are either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral).

Answer 2

From my understanding....Thrush is really a yeast infection inside the mouth.It can be painful....well really just kinda sore.There is something the doc can give to help clear it up.A home remedy is for you to eat live culture yogurt.you can even rub a small amount on to your nipples before you nurse.If you feel comfortable with it you can take a small amount of the yogurt and swab her mouth.Be careful with the type of yogurt you use.It must be live culture,but there are some food allergies like strawberries for instance.Good Luck.Hope this helps.♥

Answer 3

Thrush is an oral yeast infection.

You can tell by weird white pasty blotches on the mouth and tongue, it feels and tastes really nasty, can impair your ability to taste things or enjoy food.

It''s a really common condition amongst people like newborns, diabetics, and people who overobsess about clean mouths.

It's easily treated with medication.

Answer 4

Look it up on the dictionary at the bottom if the page.
Wikipedia.
There is a whole page on it!
The most common symptoms are itching and irritation of the vagina and/or vulva, and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that may have a "yeasty" smell like beer or baking bread. It may resemble cottage cheese. Many women mistake the symptoms of the more common bacterial vaginosis for a yeast infection. In a 2002 study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, only 33 percent of women who were self treating for a yeast infection actually had a yeast infection. Instead they had either bacterial vaginosis or a mixed-type infection. Currently, bacterial vaginosis can only be diagnosed during a doctor's visit.
Treatment
Candidiasis is alleged to be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over the counter or prescription antifungal medications. Home remedies for candidiasis include the consumption or direct application of yogurt, which contains lactobacillus (probiotics, "friendly" bacteria that kill yeast), acidophilus tablets or salves, and even lightly crushed cloves of garlic, which yield allicin, an antifungal. Boric acid has also been used to treat yeast infections when gelcaps are filled with boric acid powder and two are inserted at bedtime for three to four nights. Another remedy is to douche with a weak mix of vinegar in water (1 teaspoon to 1 cup). Vinegar is acidic and changes the vagina's acidity temporarily to a lower pH environment in which candida cannot survive.

While home remedies can offer relief in minor cases of infection, seeking medical attention can be necessary because the extent of the infection sometimes cannot be judged well by the sufferer. Prescription medication is often the only solution to an infection; the antifungal drugs commonly used to treat candidiasis are topical clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, topical ketoconazole. In severe infections (generally in hospitalized patients), amphotericin B, caspofungin, or voriconazole may be used. These medications are not effective against the more common bacterial vaginosis.

If indicated, an underlying reason should be looked for. As an example, oral candidiasis is often linked to the use of inhaled steroids in asthma medication. Patients on long term inhaled steroids should rinse their mouth after each dose of steroids. It can also be the first sign of a more serious condition, such as HIV. Babies with diaper rash should have their diaper areas kept clean, dry, and exposed to air as much as possible. Sugar assists the overgrowth of yeast; thus, the increased prevalence of yeast infections in patients with diabetes mellitus, as noted above. In the case of frequent yeast infections, sugar can be looked to as a culprit and should be avoided. Nutritionists often recommend avoidance diets, eliminating sugar and often many other foods for a period. Extensive antibiotic treatment is sometimes implicated, and probiotics are then recommended.

Following the health tips at vulvovaginal health can help prevent vaginal candidiasis. Local treatment may include vaginal suppositories or medicated douches

Answer 5

Thrush is a (painful?) fungal infection of the mouth. A sign that you may have it is *white film in the mouth, and pain.

Usually infants get it (who are born vaganlly, not cesearien). Also, people who use steriodal inhalers for Asthma, and lastly, people who suffer from HIV are especially prone to getting it.

Answer 6

Thrush is white in color. kinda looks like little blisters. Yes, you can continue to nurse. You can buy purple gention over the counter to take care of the problem. It is caused normally by a dirty nipple.

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