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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Thrush after Liver Transplant
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHSM.D.-D.M., Jul 29, 1998 12:00AM
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Dear Analie:
I appreciated your question. We have a very active liver transplant program here at Henry Ford and I appreciate what a problem “thrush” can be. The most helpful thing to do with thrush is to avoid antibiotics and lower the immunosuppressive drugs as much as possible. Unfortunately, I assume your transplant physicians are pretty savvy and they’ve already done this. We find mycelex troches (taken 5X a day) are pretty effective in preventing thrush from coming back but it is inconvenient. You might have to take if for a long time or indefinitely until your doctors can lower your immunosuppressive drugs. There are more exotic or experimental drugs for people who have “resistant” thrush or candida but I’m not really sure you fit into that category.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Good luck with this problem. If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can post them through MEDHELP or contact us directly at Henry Ford. The direct number to our liver clinic is: (313) 556-8865.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
Dear Analie:
I appreciated your question. We have a very active liver transplant program here at Henry Ford and I appreciate what a problem “thrush” can be. The most helpful thing to do with thrush is to avoid antibiotics and lower the immunosuppressive drugs as much as possible. Unfortunately, I assume your transplant physicians are pretty savvy and they’ve already done this. We find mycelex troches (taken 5X a day) are pretty effective in preventing thrush from coming back but it is inconvenient. You might have to take if for a long time or indefinitely until your doctors can lower your immunosuppressive drugs. There are more exotic or experimental drugs for people who have “resistant” thrush or candida but I’m not really sure you fit into that category.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Good luck with this problem. If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can post them through MEDHELP or contact us directly at Henry Ford. The direct number to our liver clinic is: (313) 556-8865.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
