Oral & Esophageal Thrush: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Oral Thrush Symptoms:

- White or yellow creamy patches, often on the tongue but also on the roof of the mouth and/or inside of cheeks.

- Slight bleeding when the patches are scraped off.

- Discomfort or pain while swallowing.

- Sensation of soreness or a burning feeling in the mouth or throat.

- Cracking at the corners of the mouth.

- Loss of taste or altered taste sensations.

Esophageal Thrush Symptoms (in rare cases when thrush spreads from the mouth to the esophagus):

- Difficulty or pain swallowing.

- Pain or discomfort that feels like something is stuck or caught in the throat (this is called dysphagia).

- Burning sensation or discomfort behind the breastbone.

Genital Thrush Symptoms (for both men and women):

- Itching and irritation of the affected areas (usually the genitals or surrounding skin).

- Redness and/or swelling.

- Burning sensation during urination.

- Thick, white discharge from the vagina in women or milky white discharge from the penis in men.

- Pain during intercourse.

It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect you may have thrush, especially if you have a weakened immune system or underlying health conditions, to receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment.