What is
Oral Thrush
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast, commonly triggered by antibiotic use, steroid inhaler use, dentures, or a weakened immune system. Symptoms include white creamy patches inside the mouth or throat, redness and soreness, difficulty swallowing, and a cottony feeling in the mouth. Treatment requires prescription antifungal medication — antibiotics will not treat thrush and can make it worse. Without treatment, the infection can spread to the esophagus or bloodstream, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. Red flags requiring immediate care include difficulty breathing, severe difficulty swallowing, inability to eat or drink, and rapidly spreading white patches into the throat.
Common symptoms
Creamy white patches on the tongue, cheeks, gums, or tonsils
Redness, burning, or difficulty eating or swallowing
Cracking at the corners of the mouth
Dry mouth or loss of taste
How your visit works
You'll complete a short online assessment describing your symptoms and health history. A licensed medical provider reviews it — usually within the hour — and determines the safest, most appropriate treatment. If a prescription is appropriate, it's sent directly to your pharmacy.
When to seek in-person or emergency care instead
Seek further evaluation if you have difficulty swallowing, throat involvement, infections that keep coming back, or an underlying condition like uncontrolled diabetes or HIV.
What happens next
Quick assessment: about 10 minutes, from your phone or computer.
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Provider review: a licensed medical provider evaluates your case, usually within the hour.
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Treatment plan: sent to your pharmacy if a prescription is appropriate, in two hours or less.
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No insurance needed
HIPAA compliant, confidential
Full refund if we can't treat you
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