Question

Sally, a 43-year-old female, is at her doctors for a regular checkup. During the exam, the doctor notices white patches inside Sally's mouth. Sally tells the doctor that she noticed it as well but that it didn't hurt, so she wasn't concerned. After Sally's doctor asks a few more questions, he finds out that she has been on antibiotics for just over a week. What is the correct diagnosis? What is the cause of these white patches, and what treatment plan should be taken? Could Sally have prevented this outbreak?

Answer 1

Diagnosis:Oral thrush.

Oral Thrush. & It is one condition That may cause the tongue to appear white. oral Thrush can also be painfull Especially when eating or drinking 2 people who have weekerd ammure systen may be more likely to clevelop oral Thrush & develop who recerty take antibiotles

Causes of these white patches:

• By using antibiotics that decrease the immune system,so develop white patches in mouth.
• Some antibiotics are Prednisone, inhaled corticosteroid or antibiotics.

Treatment plan:

• Rinse the mouth with warm saltwater.
• Rinse the mouth with diluted 3%hydrogen peroxide.
• Brush the teeth with a soft tooth brush.
• Anti-thrush drugs like Nystatin or miconazole.

Yes,Sally prevented this outbreak.