Can hydrocortisone cause thrush? An in-depth look at this common side effect
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According to the National Institutes of Health, corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, can increase the risk of invasive fungal infections. This raises an important question for many patients: can hydrocortisone cause thrush, a common fungal overgrowth? The answer is yes, and understanding the mechanism is key to prevention.
