Some women live calmly all their lives and are not aware of what the thrush is. This annoying, vile and very insidious disease is very selective. She “ignores” some, and “dearly loves” others, staying close for a long time. The last option is a chronic thrush. Treatment with it should be comprehensive and lengthy. Only an attack on all fronts can eliminate the disease.
Evil candidiasis
If you make a list of the most annoying diseases, then candidiasis will lead it. In terms of prevalence, this is the second gynecological disease, the appearance of which provokes the growth of Candida fungi. The most noticeable sign of the disease is milky discharge with a characteristic sour smell. It is because of this that candidiasis has received another name among the people - thrush. In a good way, the disease is quickly and quickly cured, the symptoms go away in a day or two. But sometimes it happens that the disease-treatment process becomes cyclical and immediately after the cure, the sore returns to its place. This is the so-called chronic thrush. Treatment in this case is a more complex and rather long process.
Classic reasons
Why then does the fungus begin to activate? It should be noted that in our body it is always present, but at some points the process of reproduction starts. The amount of fungus rolls over, which is manifested by a number of symptoms. This happens with endocrine and oncological diseases, chronic gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes mellitus and serious malfunctions of the immune system or internal organs. Any health problems are fraught with such a "bonus". Causes of thrush can be serious stress, nutrition problems, pregnancy, antibiotic treatment or hormonal drugs, obesity and carbohydrate abuse, as well as violation of the rules of intimate hygiene, synthetic underwear and unprotected sex. If you do not learn a lesson from the first experience of the disease, then a chronic thrush will appear, the treatment of which is specific, depending on the form of the course.
The form defines the meaning
So, how can chronic thrush occur? Treatment is highly dependent on the answer to this question. There are two options. This is a relapsing form in which acute and latent states alternate. Remission is a period of short rest, which only lulls the alertness of a sick person. After a “respite”, the thrush returns and bites into the body with renewed vigor. The second form - persistent - is more severe and with permanently expressed symptoms. In both cases, the symptoms are exacerbated by stress, colds and antibiotics. It is impossible not to notice the thrush. She exhausts, makes her upset and constantly reminds herself of herself. An intolerable itching in the labia and perineum speaks of it. A characteristic feature is the curdled discharge of a milky color with a specific sour smell. The genitals swell, redden, and in especially difficult situations, the skin begins to peel off. Sometimes puffiness captures the external genitalia and the anal area. During intercourse and during urination, a painful sensation and burning sensation may appear. In some cases, all signs of thrush disappear with the onset of menstruation, since the acidic environment of the vagina becomes alkaline and inhibits the fungus.
At the reception
How is chronic thrush diagnosed in women? Symptoms, treatment, and side effects are often similar across women, so general information will be helpful to everyone. So, the diagnosis is carried out by the attending gynecologist. He examines the patient, takes samples from the cervical mucosa and from the vagina for examination. He will be able to detect mycelium in a smear in order to further study the environment and determine the susceptibility of the found fungi to drugs. But even before the verdict of the doctor, the patient can assume the severity of her illness. In chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, the patient develops a rash, often with pus and hair loss. Thrush is the tip of the iceberg, but an accurate signal of a malfunction in the body. Therefore, gynecologists are strongly advised to undergo a full examination for sexually transmitted infections. It will not be superfluous to visit a therapist to check the general state of health, because thrush can signal a cold and reduced immunity. If the disease is not amenable to treatment and stubbornly returns to its “mistress,” then a woman should undergo a full examination of the body, including gastroscopy, abdominal ultrasound, X-ray of the stomach, coprogram, irrigoscopy and blood test for sugar and dysbiosis.
Process has begun
How is the treatment of chronic thrush in women? Reviews help to form an opinion on the most popular drugs. You need to understand that the process is complex and lengthy, because thrush often arises on the basis of a mass of concomitant diseases, a general weakening of the body and a fungal mutation in relation to common drugs. If the acute form can be treated quite quickly, then the permanent one can be eliminated only with the help of an integrated approach. You need to attack the disease on all fronts in order to succeed. Not only medical, but also physiotherapeutic methods will be used. The latter include electrophoresis, laser therapy, magnetotherapy, darsonvalization and others. But as for medicines, here, when choosing drugs, the decisive moment will be the results of bacterial culture, revealing the sensitivity of fungi to the active substance of the drug.
Specific destination
Of course, effective treatment of chronic thrush will be difficult without regular consultations with a gynecologist, but still there are several well-known drugs that have proven their effectiveness in practice. What can you look at in a pharmacy? Firstly, these are Fluconazole or Flucostat tablets. In a box, one 150 mg tablet. To eliminate the first signs of thrush, a single dose is enough. But to eliminate the disease finally, you may need a second dose and control after a week. To consolidate the effect, many doctors recommend taking one tablet of "Fluconazole" once a month for six months. Among the most popular remedies for thrush, one can also distinguish Pimafucin, Terzhinan and Livarol suppositories, Hexicon ointment, and Itraconazole, Neo-Penotran Forte and Diflucan preparations. Separately, it is necessary to highlight the most budgetary and extremely effective tool for external and local use - Clotrimazole. It is available in the form of powder, ointment, creams and solutions for external use; vaginal creams and tablets, as well as capsules, sprays and cutaneous paste.
With a successful fight against the disease, it is necessary to work on restoring the vaginal microflora, for which gynecologists often prescribe eubiotics. For example, Bifidumbacterin or Acylact.
From the point of view of folk healers
But one cannot ignore a special category of people who deny the effectiveness of drugs. Such individuals prefer traditional medicine. This cannot be considered a mistake, because such drugs are often part of the supportive care prescribed by your doctor. With the help of various tinctures and decoctions, complex treatment of chronic thrush can be carried out. So it would be nice to go to pharmacies and purchase a collection of calendula, juniper, wormwood roots, deaf nettle, eucalyptus, oak bark and yarrow. A decoction of such herbs can and should be drunk for prevention, but during the illness it calms the nerves and partially alleviates the severity of the symptoms. For additional therapy, it is also worth trying oregano oil, onions and garlic, soda and carrot juice. The scope of such tools varies somewhat. If the addition of onions and garlic is important for cooking, then oregano oil is useful for intimate ablutions. Soda baths remove itching. Doctors allow the possibility of a complete cure through exclusively folk remedies, but the time spent will be longer. But there are times when time is not of great importance. For example, during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If the symptoms are tolerated, then you can resort to traditional medicine.
Empirically
What bothers a sick girl in the first place? Curdled discharge, itching, redness of organs. The sensations are very unpleasant. The severity of the disease varies the strength of the itch. The temperature may rise, chills may appear. The sooner, the more effective will be the treatment of chronic thrush in women. Drinking drugs without consulting a doctor is risky, but in most cases, "Fluconazole" quickly helps. The itching disappears by the end of the day. In combination with tablets, it is worth using local preparations. This is a vaginal cream or spray. Gynecologists recommend paying more attention to personal hygiene, eliminating the usual soap with fragrances from everyday life.
It is best to use tar soap or a special product for intimate hygiene, which can be picked up at the pharmacy. Vaginal tablets “Clotrimazole” also act quickly and effectively. But with their effectiveness, one should not forget about the many minuses, which include the uncomfortable form of tablets, the corresponding problematic administration, possibly burning after administration and dryness that appears after a course of procedures. After the course of treatment, you must necessarily attend to the restoration of the vaginal microflora. Such a drug will not be recommended to pregnant women (unlike the tested vaginal suppositories, as well as baths and baths). Such procedures will relieve symptoms and alleviate the condition, but will not lead to a full recovery.
From diet to nowhere
If a chronic thrush in women is obtained, treatment will have to be carried out comprehensively. Here, food is worth revising. A special regimen for candidiasis is the key to success in the fight against the disease. You need to enrich your diet with the so-called assistant products. These are "live" fermented milk products without additives. That is, natural yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese. But products with preservatives and flavorings are now in the restricted area. Several times a week you need to eat boiled or steamed meat. Be sure to eat fresh and stewed vegetables, citrus fruits, carrot juice, as well as seafood and nuts. If you like bread, then it is better to choose from wholemeal flour. And if cereals, then buckwheat, oats and brown rice are ideal. Mushrooms, eggs and fresh berries are always useful.
In the restricted area, leave dairy products, fatty meat, canned food, salted and pickled products, alcohol, strong tea and coffee, and rich bakery products. Such a diet is recommended for at least three months. If after this period the symptoms are gone, then you can complete the treatment of chronic thrush with "Fluconazole" or even switch to maintenance therapy.
Keep your eyes open!
Many people think that candidiasis is an exclusively female disease, but it is not. Treatment of chronic thrush in men is often required. Symptoms in a strong half of humanity are not very noticeable, so men avoid visiting a doctor and for many years remain carriers of an infection that slowly destroys their genitourinary system. The causes of the disease are similar to women, and the obvious symptoms are similar. Men pay attention to milk “dandruff” on the penis and scrotum, the mucous membrane swells, and problems arise with an erection. For treatment, doctors recommend Clotrimazole, Natamycin, Econazole and Miconazole. Running the disease is fraught with a decrease in the quality of sexual life and serious complications, which include urogenital candidiasis, phimosis, atrophic candidiasis, candidal sepsis and the spread of the disease to neighboring organs.
Prevention for the sake of
So, you started the treatment of chronic thrush. Reviews from other women will help you tune in a positive way. Girls say that getting rid of thrush is real. But still, it’s better to prevent the disease, rather than treat it. How to do this? In fact, everything is simple. Take probiotics after a course of antibiotics. Treat ARVI and STIs in time. Do not forget about restoring the hormonal background and about maintaining intimate hygiene. Choose cotton underwear and change it often. This also applies to tampons and pads.
Need to know!
It is worth talking about some points that excite girls with candidiasis. For example, can pregnancy occur if chronic thrush in women is not amenable to treatment? After all, treatment does not affect reproductive functions, so pregnancy is quite possible.
And can candidiasis arise due to problems with the gastrointestinal tract? Yes, everything is possible, because the intestines, where a lot of mushrooms live, suffer. So candidiasis is insidious, but curable. Just be vigilant and don't let the disease manifest itself!