Can thrush cause weight gain?
I've been struggling with thrush on and off, and I feel like I've put on some weight recently. Is there any connection, or can a thrush infection actually lead to weight gain?
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4 months ago
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Honestly, when I had thrush, it made my mouth so sore that I could barely eat, so I actually lost some weight. But maybe the medication or some underlying hormonal issue is causing weight gain for you. Better to get it checked out.
4 months ago
Thrush itself doesn't directly cause weight gain. However, if the thrush is a result of high blood sugar or a weakened immune system, those underlying conditions might be the real reason behind the weight changes. I'd suggest getting a basic health checkup done.
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7 months ago
Well, unless you are treating your thrush by eating tubs of ice cream to soothe your throat, the infection itself shouldn't make you gain weight! Jokes aside, if your scale is going up, it might be due to something else entirely.
6 months ago
Look, thrush is just a fungal infection, it has nothing to do with fat accumulation. If you are gaining weight, you should look at your diet, physical activity, or get your thyroid checked by a doctor instead of blaming the thrush.
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7 months ago
I totally get it, dealing with an uncomfortable infection while noticing unexpected changes in your body can be so stressful. It's possible that the physical stress or changes in your eating habits are affecting your weight. Please be gentle with yourself and consult a doc.