There is no simple method of identifying thrush. The diagnosis of thrush can be confirmed by clinical manifestations, medical history, and laboratory tests.
1. Clinical manifestations: white patches may appear on the surface of the oral mucosa and tongue and are not easy to erase, forcible removal may lead to localized bleeding. Children may show irritability and milk refusal; adults may show burning discomfort and mild pain.
2. Medical history: It is mostly seen in immunodeficient people, infants and young children, and long-term application of glucocorticoid drugs and antibiotics is also an important causative factor.
3. Laboratory examination: Since this disease is caused by fungal infection, doctors can determine whether there is fungal infection according to fungal smear and culture examination, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by finding out the fungus.
Thrush is caused by fungal infection, so the treatment is based on antifungal drugs. It is necessary to go to the hospital, the doctor to diagnose the cause of the disease after treatment, you can not just use drugs.