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What Causes Slimy, White Coating Along Bottom Of Gums?
My 13 yr. old daughter has been complaining for about 3 days or so of a thin slimy white coating along the bottom of her gums/lips. it doesnt appear to be conected to the tissue as it can be wiped away or swishing. She also says her throat is sore.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hello! Read your query.
Your daughter seems to be suffering a candidal infection
Give her lots of water.
A topical ointment nystatin application will be helpful.
Make sure her immune levels are normal.
Good oral hygiene must be maintained.
Regular warm salt water gargle is necessary(thrice daily).
Regards.
Your daughter seems to be suffering a candidal infection
Give her lots of water.
A topical ointment nystatin application will be helpful.
Make sure her immune levels are normal.
Good oral hygiene must be maintained.
Regular warm salt water gargle is necessary(thrice daily).
Regards.
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