Why Does My Baby Keep Getting Oral Thrush? Understanding Recurrences
Why do babies experience recurrent thrush? Hello Doctor, I consulted you on February 25th regarding my concerns about my baby, who has just turned six months old. Since birth, my baby has experienced oral thrush six times. The attending physician recommended tests to check for an...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
Oral thrush is a common condition in infants, partly due to their physiological leukopenia, which limits their ability to phagocytize fungi (Candida). Additionally, infants who rely solely on breast milk or formula may have lower levels of vitamin B2 and zinc, making them less ca...[Read More] Why Does My Baby Keep Getting Oral Thrush? Understanding Recurrences
Understanding Swelling and Pain in the Lower Jaw: Causes and Concerns
My mouth is swollen... = =” Doctor, recently the edge of my lower jaw has been swollen and hard, and it hurts when I press on it. I have taken medication twice, and although the swelling subsided, it returned again after a while. One doctor said it was a bacterial infection due t...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
1. There are many causes of swelling along the lower jawline. It is essential to first determine the exact location and size of the swelling, whether there is pain, heat, hardness, mobility, enlargement, or any systemic symptoms. 2. For the lower jaw area: it may be due to head a...[Read More] Understanding Swelling and Pain in the Lower Jaw: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Green Stool: Causes and Concerns for Adults
Regarding green stool? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about something. For the past two days, I have been experiencing green stools and I also feel very tired every day. I read online that sometimes infants have green stools due to the ingredients in formula milk, and I recent...
Dr. Chen Jingwen Reply:
Possible causes of green stools: 1. Food: Such as consuming a lot of dark-colored fruits and vegetables. 2. Medications: Such as iron supplements, and possibly dark green infant formulas that contain high iron content. 3. Bile pigments: Conditions that secrete more bile pigments ...[Read More] Understanding Green Stool: Causes and Concerns for Adults
Understanding Fever and Fatigue After Kissing: Possible Causes and Solutions
Fever Dear Deputy Director, I have a question that is somewhat difficult to express. I am thirty years old, and recently, after kissing my girlfriend, I experience fever and general fatigue 1-2 hours later, although my temperature does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius. These sympto...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
The occurrence of symptoms 1-2 hours after the event could certainly indicate an allergy, unlike an infection. However, due to the absence of itching, rashes, hives, chest tightness, or wheezing, this remains uncertain. Another possibility is poisoning, which can be due to biolog...[Read More] Understanding Fever and Fatigue After Kissing: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding and Preventing Painful Oral Ulcers: Expert Tips
Mouth ulcers can often be very painful? Hello Dr. Zhao, I often experience cracks in my oral cavity, and it hurts a lot when I eat or drink. How can I prevent this from happening again? I also applied Guangdong herb powder, but it still hurts. I really want to know if there are e...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
If there are frequent ulcers in the oral cavity, it is likely recurrent aphthous stomatitis, also known as stubborn oral ulcers or canker sores. The exact cause is currently unclear, but it may be related to individual constitution. Other factors that can easily trigger recurrent...[Read More] Understanding and Preventing Painful Oral Ulcers: Expert Tips
Can Saliva Transmit Hepatitis B? Understanding the Risks
Can it be transmitted through saliva? If my girlfriend is a carrier of hepatitis B and both of our mouths have sores, is there a risk of transmission?
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: In response to your questions. 1. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through serum routes, including vertical transmission from mother to child (occurring during childbirth), sexual transmission, and sharing of needles (such as in drug injection or unclean needles). Oral...[Read More] Can Saliva Transmit Hepatitis B? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Parotitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications
Parotitis? Since the 15th of this month, I have been experiencing pain at the junction of the upper and lower left jaw (below the left ear). The pain is particularly noticeable when chewing or opening my mouth wide. Aside from this, I have no other discomfort. Could this be parot...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
The parotid gland generally refers to the salivary gland known as the parotid gland, and parotitis is commonly known as mumps. It is an acute viral disease unrelated to oral retinoic acid. It primarily affects the parotid gland, but may also involve the submandibular or sublingua...[Read More] Understanding Parotitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications
Understanding Chronic Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions
Persistent bad breath that is unbearable..? Hello: I have been experiencing bad breath for a long time (several years). After eating, the taste of food lingers in my mouth for a long time, which makes me feel like I have bad breath. In the past, I rarely drank water, and I'm...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello, March: Halitosis is closely related to oral hygiene and saliva secretion. Brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth after meals, as well as drinking plenty of water, can generally improve the condition. Additionally, periodontal disease, dental caries, peptic ulcers, live...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions
Overcoming Chronic Bad Breath: Seeking Help for a Long-Standing Issue
Annoying halitosis? Hello Doctor: I am 25 years old this year, but I have been suffering from halitosis for nearly ten years. I have always been too embarrassed and lacked the courage to see a doctor. However, as I am about to graduate and enter the workforce, I feel compelled to...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
There are many reasons for halitosis in young people, including poor oral hygiene, consumption of foods such as garlic and onions, and various diseases such as liver disease, gastritis, and kidney disease. Additionally, insufficient water intake and low saliva production can cont...[Read More] Overcoming Chronic Bad Breath: Seeking Help for a Long-Standing Issue
Understanding and Managing Recurring Mouth Ulcers: Causes and Treatments
Mouth ulcer I often experience mouth ulcers, sometimes on my tongue and other times in different areas of my oral cavity. I have seen a doctor and used medications such as "MUNDISAL GEL," but it does not provide a permanent solution. Each treatment lasts about 7 days or...
Dr. Zeng Fenyu Reply:
Please see an otolaryngologist.[Read More] Understanding and Managing Recurring Mouth Ulcers: Causes and Treatments
Post-Endoscopy Care: Can You Rinse Your Mouth After a Gastroscopy?
Gastroscopy After undergoing an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, rinsing your mouth immediately may not have significant effects, but it is generally advised to wait for a short period to allow any sedatives or anesthetics used during the procedure to wear off. It's importa...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
During an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, local anesthesia is applied to the oral cavity, with effects lasting for about one hour. After the procedure, the patient should rinse their mouth immediately, as the oral cavity remains anesthetized, which increases the risk of choking...[Read More] Post-Endoscopy Care: Can You Rinse Your Mouth After a Gastroscopy?