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  • Thrush

    Thrush – also known as candida, candidosis or candidiasis – is a yeast infection caused by the Candida species of fungus, usually Candida albicans.

  • Thrush in men and women

    Find out more about thrush (yeast infection), including what the symptoms are, how it's treated, why it happens and how to help prevent it.

  • Oral thrush (mouth thrush)

    Find out about oral thrush, including common symptoms and what to do if you or your child has it.

  • Who can and cannot use clotrimazole for thrush

    NHS medicines information on who can use clotrimazole for thrush and who may not be able to use it.

  • Antifungal medicines

    Find out about antifungal medicines, which are used to treat fungal infections such as thrush and athlete's foot.

  • Breastfeeding and thrush

    Breast and nipple pain in breastfeeding women can be caused by a thrush infection in the breast. You can still breastfeed while being treated for thrush.

  • Sore or white tongue

    Find out how to treat a sore or white tongue and read about the possible causes such as geographic tongue, oral thrush and mouth ulcers.

  • Common breastfeeding problems

    Having problems with breastfeeding? Here's how to spot what's causing the problem and how to sort out common issues like sore nipples, breast milk supply and engorgement.

  • Breast pain and breastfeeding

    Find out about breast pain while breastfeeding, including breast engorgement, too much breast milk and mastitis.

  • Nystatin: medicine for fungal or yeast infections

    NHS medicines information on nystatin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.