THRUSH

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR THRUSH

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• Your child looks or acts very sick.
• Signs of dehydration (very dry mouth, no tears and no urine in more than 8 hours).
• Age less than 1 month old and looks or acts sick in any way.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

• You think your child needs to be seen.
• Fever occurs.
• Bleeding is present.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

• Thrush, but none of the symptoms described above (reason: may need prescription medicine to treat it).

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2004

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