Canker sores are common and usually go away on their own in one to two weeks. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth and is more common in people with weakened immune systems. Tongue cancer is more ...

Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Oral thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus called Candida (most commonly a type known as Candida albicans) that is primarily treated ...