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30 Jan 2008
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Antibiotics & Thrush
Hi Doc
I have noticed that whenever i take a dose of antibiotics i get oral thrush.What connection is there between these two.
Please advice
I have noticed that whenever i take a dose of antibiotics i get oral thrush.What connection is there between these two.
Please advice
CyberDoc
Dear Nita
Antibiotics kills the “good “ bacteria in your intestines, giving thrush which is a yeast the chance to take over and cause symptoms. (We normally have small amounts of thrush in the intestinal canal)
Next time, take a probiotic with your antibiotic.
Dr Bets
Antibiotics kills the “good “ bacteria in your intestines, giving thrush which is a yeast the chance to take over and cause symptoms. (We normally have small amounts of thrush in the intestinal canal)
Next time, take a probiotic with your antibiotic.
Dr Bets
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