Oral Thrush Questions

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Leukoplakia appears as thick, white patches on the inside surfaces of your mouth. It has a number of possible causes, including repeated injury or irritation. It can also be a sign of precancerous changes in the mouth or mouth cancer.
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The keratin formed on the top of our tongues is knocked off and swallowed when we eat our meals. Normally the amount of keratin produced is equal to the amount knocked off, and our tongues appear normal. Sometimes this balance is upset, however, and the condition called “coated tongue” results. This increased production of keratin is usually due to irritation of the top of the tongue due to drinking hot beverages or smoking tobacco.
Generally, the most effective treatment for this condition ...more

Eat lot of fruits & green leafy vegetables & drink plenty of water. Avoid drinking anything hot. You may need coronoplasty (smoothening of teeth edges). Hexigel ointment can be applied over the ulcerative area on the tongue. T. Rebagen 10, morning one tab & one night for 5 days, along with c. Becosules 5 cap, for five days in the morning after meals. Rinse it thoroughly with the mouthwash. Advance procedures can be done with laser. Kindly consult a dentist in person if ulcer doesn't heal. You ma...more

Although excessive saliva is not too common, there are a number of conditions that can cause it - some harmless, others more serious. It is possible that your saliva problems are just a result of the way you speak. Some people speak faster or slower than others, just as some people blink more often, breathe faster, or have a more rapid heartbeat. This may just be what's normal for you. Since it is negatively affecting your life, I suggest your problem can be ignored.

Hi lybrate-user, I understand your concern about the excessive salivation you've been experiencing for the past 4-5 months, especially when talking. This can be frustrating and uncomfortable, and I want to help you find some answers.
However, i'm afraid I can't provide medical advice or diagnosis. Determining the cause of excessive salivation requires a medical evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.
Here are some steps you can take:
schedule an appointment with your docto...more

Excessive salivation, also known as sialorrhea, is a condition in which too much saliva is produced. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
medications: some medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticholinergics, can cause dry mouth, which can lead to excessive salivation.
Medical conditions: medical conditions that can cause excessive salivation include parkinson's disease, alzheimer's disease, and brain tumors.
Infections: infections of the mouth,...more

Burning mouth syndrome presents with a main complaint of an intra oral sensation of burning, tingling, or stinging and sometimes accompanied by taste disturbances or dry mouth. Apply Dologel initially. Later, I can prescribe stronger dose medications if it doesn't subside

Oral thrush is a fungal infection which occurs due to dry mouth, uncontrolled diabetes and weak immune system with debilitating disease or patient on corticosteroids. You may need fluconazole & renal safety dosage of amphotericin b (iv drugs to be used only with the advice of oral & maxillofacial surgeons). Kindly consult an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need candid ointment u...more

Oral thrush is a fungal infection which occurs due to dry mouth, uncontrolled diabetes and weak immune system with debilitating disease or patient on corticosteroids. You may need fluconazole & renal safety dosage of amphotericin b (iv drugs to be used only with the advice of oral & maxillofacial surgeons). Kindly consult an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need candid ointment u...more

Hello, I would like to say that this is normal while putting tongue out of mouth there will be slight tremor as muscles helping the tongue to come out gets stretched and it gets overtensed and causes slight shaking like feel. Nothing much to be worried in that. Thank you.