2007-12-10 10:21:14 · 7 answers · asked by Bilinda G 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When in doubt go to webmd.com.....
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/thrush-topic-overview
2007-12-10 10:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by hawkeyez_blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thrush is a white film in the mouth..otherwise known as a type of yeast infection that you get in the mouth. Babies usually get thrush.
2007-12-10 10:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by Shelli P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thrush is an oral fungal infection by Candida albicans, a type of yeast. It's the same yeast that typically causes yeast infections and other things. It basically forms a layer of whitish film on your tongue. The treatment consists of swishing an oral antifungal agent in your mouth for the prescribed time period.
However, it really only occurs in immunocompromised people (people whose immune systems are not 100%). This can include people who are taking medications that suppress the immune system (e.g. steroids, chemotherapy for cancer, etc.) or diseases that suppress the immune system (e.g. AIDS, SCID, etc.).
In general, normal, healthy people with healthy immune systems do not get thrush.
2007-12-10 10:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Alfredo Garcia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A yeast infection in the mouth.
2007-12-10 10:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a yeast infection that one gets in the mouth. A lot of infants get it, and you can see in on the tongue.
2007-12-10 10:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by joe friday's grrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A yeast infection.
2007-12-10 10:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by sunshinebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg i went to the doctor today and i have it. its a yeastie beastie in the mouth n i have no idea how i got it but yeaaaa its painful n my mouth n thoart feel kinda dry n it hurts badd
2007-12-10 10:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by veronica b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋