Individual response varies based on genetics, starting weight, metabolic health, age, activity level, and countless other factors

Causes of Oral Thrush Several factors can contribute to the overgrowth of candida fungus, including: Antibiotics, which can kill the normal bacteria in the mouth Stress Certain medications, such as birth control pills and steroids Weakened immune system due to conditions like HIV and AIDS Risk Factors for Oral Thrush Some individuals are more prone to developing oral thrush, including: Infants and older adults Pregnant women People with uncontrolled diabetes, cancer, or those who smoke Individuals wearing dentures or who have undergone organ transplants, chemotherapy, or radiation Symptoms of Oral Thrush The most common symptoms of oral thrush include: White or red patches inside the mouth, on the tongue, and on the back of the throat Raised spots that resemble cottage cheese Cracking and redness at the corners of the mouth (angular cheilitis) A cottony feeling in the mouth and loss of taste In severe cases, oral thrush can spread to the esophagus, causing pain when swallowing, a feeling of food being stuck in the throat, and fever

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The medication itself, when it arrives, generally works as expected