Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Thrush (oral candidiasis) is a mouth infection caused by yeast. You'll see white or creamy patches on your tongue, cheeks, roof of your mouth, or throat. Thrush can affect anyone�from newborns to seniors. If untreated, it can hurt, make eating hard, and spread down your throat.
Dr. Chadha inspects your tongue, cheeks, roof of mouth and throat, looking for characteristic white or creamy patches and assessing any redness or irritation. He also reviews your medical history, medications and risk factors.
A gentle scrape of the affected area is collected and sent to the lab to confirm Candida overgrowth and rule out other infections.
For persistent or severe cases, he may perform a minimally invasive endoscopy to visualize deeper into the esophagus and obtain biopsy samples if necessary.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Weeks or months�and it may get worse if left untreated.
Infants can acquire thrush from yeast passed during birth or through breastfeeding.
Immature immunity, antibiotic use, or yeast contamination on bottles and pacifiers.
Apply the prescribed antifungal gel after feedings, following Dr. Chadha's directions.
It's not highly contagious but can spread between mother and baby.
Rinse your mouth after antibiotics or inhalers, maintain good oral hygiene, and limit sugary foods.
Schedule an evaluation if you experience pain, difficulty swallowing, or recurrent infections.
In people with weakened immune systems, it may extend into the throat, esophagus, or other organs.
Saltwater rinses or probiotic yogurt can help mild cases, but professional care speeds recovery.
