What is the remedy for thrush?
Patient: My daughter has thrush (age 4) she has been suffering with this on and off for over 3 months and had a water infection about a month ago, she is now showing signs of another water infection (frequent toilet with just a dribble and stinging sensation) the GP says this is just thrush and we should just continue to use the cream prescribed 6 weeks ago that we have been using on and off since prescribed, he did not test her urine so how does he know she does not have another urine infection? Doctor: Hello,As per your complaint thrush is a fungal infection, and it can reoccur if the previous infection has not yet subsided, and also if the child is being given antibiotics for some infection. Also, frequent urination and dribbling urine and stinging can be due to urine infection, and you should get a urine culture done for it.I would suggest you first consult a pediatric dentist, and get evaluated and he can do microscopy of the scraping from the tongue done to confirm that it is thrush. In case if it is thrush, then you have to continue applying antifungal mouth paint like Candid mouth paint and along with it gives plenty of probiotics like Yogurt and garlic. Feed with plenty of fluids.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora