Mouth Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have white or red patches in your mouth?
See significance of white or red patches if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your baby have white patches in his or her mouth and difficulty swallowing or is unwilling or unable to eat?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have white patches on the roof of your mouth?
Yes Does your baby have white patches in his or her mouth and is acting fussy?
Yes Are you being treated for thrush, but your symptoms are getting worse?
Yes Are you being treated for thrush, but your symptoms have not improved after 3 to 4 days of treatment?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had white or red patches in the mouth without other symptoms for 2 weeks or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: December 1, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist | |
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