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not that i know of. you need antibiotics

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Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth and throat. There are prescription tablets, liquids, and lozenges (which contain an anti-fungal called Nystatin), but you can get gentian violet over-the-counter. The main problem with this is that it's dark purple and messy; it can stain your clothes and skin. Dip a cotton swab into it and paint your tongue and the back of your throat with it. Although it's been used for decades to treat thrush, there are reports of a possible link to cancer of the mouth, so use it for the shortest period of time as possible.
Eating yogurt and taking acidophilus capsules may help some, as well as rinsing out your mouth and throat several times a day with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
To prevent further outbreaks, keep in mind the causes of thrush: taking antibiotics. high blood sugar due to diabetes, consumption of foods containing high amounts of yeast and/or sugar, poorly-fitting dentures, and smoking. Also, mouthwashes can reduce your amount of normal bacteria, letting any yeast that's present to overgrow.

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DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE EVIL THRUSH
from the Man From U.N.C.L.E.?

14 years ago. Rating: 0
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