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What Causes Thrush On Tongue?

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Posted on Mon, 23 May 2016
Question: Hi I have had thrush on my tongue for about 10 weeks been to my dr had blood test done little low on iron have had nilstat fungilin now I am onsporanox cap 100 mg have been taking them for 5 days but no change of yet
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You need more time to assess.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

You are taking enough medication for the thruhs but here i would like to add that iron deficiency can cause decreased immunity and secondly fungal infections tend to get cured slowly.

It may take about 15 days before you start to feel marked improvement. And if there is no improvement in 15-20 days of medication your doctor can raise the dose to 200mg.

I would suggest you to wait and see what improvement you get in 15-20 days and then talk to your doctor about further treatment plan. Five days is too less a time for a fungal infection to improve in setting of iron defficiency.


I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.

Regrads.



Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
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What Causes Thrush On Tongue?

Brief Answer: You need more time to assess. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. You are taking enough medication for the thruhs but here i would like to add that iron deficiency can cause decreased immunity and secondly fungal infections tend to get cured slowly. It may take about 15 days before you start to feel marked improvement. And if there is no improvement in 15-20 days of medication your doctor can raise the dose to 200mg. I would suggest you to wait and see what improvement you get in 15-20 days and then talk to your doctor about further treatment plan. Five days is too less a time for a fungal infection to improve in setting of iron defficiency. I hope this answered your question, a if you have more please feel free to ask. Regrads. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)