oral thrush

[pele138]

Hi all. Was looking for some help if poss. I have had oral trush i think for nearly 3 weeks now and cant seem to clear it up. I have being using Daktarin oral gel maybe i am using it wrong. It brushes of not all but most and is back by morning. But when I drink alchoel its crazy my tongue it completly white. Any body else have had this probem and what did they do to clear it. Thanks

[Jerome Tsang, DDS]

Usually candidiasis (thrush) is diagnosed by looking at it and seeing if it is a wipeable white coating.  If it is wipeable, its most likely candidiasis and treatment with an anti-fungal is recommended.  But more importantly, you may want to see a physician to figure out why you are having a fungal infection in the first place.  The body can normally regulate a fungal infection.  It can be a sign of a problem with your immune system.  It can also be a side effect from taking antibiotics and antibiotics kill bacteria, which removes the competition for fungus to grow.  

Thrush may or may not hurt.  

[pele138]

sorry forgot to say it does not hurt and I heard trush does is that true??