Hi . I Was Diagnosed With Oral Thrush 6 Weeks

Posted on Sun, 2 Feb 2020

Question: hi . i was diagnosed with oral thrush 6 weeks ago and was given nystain. it didnt cure it and now i think its esophageal thush. i have 2 lumps on my testicle that ive had for 5 years havent been checked for could my thrush be caused by cancer

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think that oral thrush you are suffering from may be related to cancer or the lumps you have on your testicles.
Possibly you had oral. thrush firstly, Nystatin didn't cure it and it ended up being even throat thrush.
I think you may need to do a throat culture and antibiograme will show which antifungal drug works best on it.
Also go to urologist to get evaluated for testicle lumps.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vaping can be causing it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
The vaping is one of the main causes of oral irritation and thrush.
So vaping can be a reason why you had thrush and why it is not going away.
I can advice you to stop vaping and and do throat culture and take right antifungal treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 minutes later)

I was vaping thc cartridges. I changed the type and was using this kind for about 2 weeks and it seemed like it was harsh on my lungs. Then I got a sore throat and noticed the thrush. Could that be a big factor to why I have it and why it hasn’t gone away