Thrush is a fairly common disease, the cause of which is the Candida fungus, which enters the body through contact. In a healthy person, it practically does not multiply, since the beneficial microbes located on the skin and mucous membranes interfere with this process. But with the slightest weakening of immunity, the number of fungi begins to grow, which leads to the appearance of this disease. Symptoms of thrush in women may be mild and women may simply not notice that their body is affected by the disease. But the disease will not go away by itself, on the contrary, it can progress with a vengeance.
Here is what thrush is, the symptoms, treatment and forms of the disease are discussed below.
There are three forms of this ailment:
- Candidatehood.
- Candidiasis.
- Chronic type of candidiasis.
Depending on the degree of the disease, its symptoms can vary significantly.
Thrush. Symptoms in women.
In the first case, there are no signs of candidiasis. Visually determine the disease is not possible, it can be detected by examining a smear for the presence of fungus. Such a course of the disease is dangerous in that the risk of contracting an infection of a sexual partner or child during childbirth increases. That is why it is important to regularly visit the gynecologist's office.
In the acute form of the disease, a burning sensation can be felt in the genital area, in the vagina, as well as itching. Allocations become white in color, cheesy. Often there is swelling of the vaginal mucosa and slight redness. Pain may occur during intercourse and urination.
If the disease has developed into a chronic form, then the symptoms of thrush in women can be observed for several months, then calming down, then activating again. Moreover, obvious signs of thrush can be expressed slightly.
All of the above symptoms of thrush in women can occur individually or all together. Quite often, the itching sensation that accompanies the disease deepens while wearing synthetic tight-fitting underwear. After all, fungi begin to multiply remarkably in a warm, humid environment. Symptoms of thrush in women usually worsen after taking a bath (especially hot) and 7 days before the start of the menstrual cycle.
Quite often, the disease occurs against the background of hormonal changes caused by menstrual irregularities, pregnancy, the use of hormonal contraceptives and diabetes.
Treatment.
Modern medicine has a whole arsenal of effective means in the fight against candidiasis. To achieve the desired result, the course of treatment should be passed to both sexual partners.
Local treatment with tablets and suppositories is possible with a mild form of thrush. With improper use of drugs, their effectiveness will be significantly lower. To prevent this, it is necessary, before the introduction of drugs to remove curdled discharge located in the vagina. In this case, the effect of the drug will increase. In the event that local treatment does not lead to the expected results, drugs intended for oral administration are prescribed.
It is believed that some types of pathogenic fungus Candida are pointless to treat with candles and tablets alone. Despite the treatment, thrush can periodically remind of itself. The reason for this is the insensitivity of the pathogenic fungus to drugs. In this case, the doctor prescribes a study to identify the sensitivity of the causative agents of thrush to antifungal drugs.
The course and methods of treating thrush should be prescribed by a doctor.