Any disease at a complicated stage is much more difficult to treat. For example, neglected thrush should be strictly monitored by the attending physician. The consequences of this pathology can be adhesions in the area of the fallopian tubes and even infertility. Therefore, when the first symptoms of the disease occur, it is very important to immediately contact a specialist and not self-medicate, so as not to cause serious complications.
A little information
About 40% of women have repeatedly encountered such a common defect as thrush. However, not all representatives of the fairer sex consider this disease to be dangerous and in need of urgent treatment. In fact, neglected thrush in women can significantly harm the general state of health and affect the functioning of the reproductive system.
At the final stage of the disease, patients are prescribed powerful antibacterial drugs that adversely affect the body. That is why it is so important to know the signs of neglected thrush and the most effective methods of treating this pathology.
In fact, this disease is characterized by a pronounced clinical picture and regular relapses. In the absence of the necessary treatment, closely related organs are involved in the abnormal process - the kidneys, bladder, heart, and even the brain. And the main reason for the neglected thrush lies in the victim’s unwillingness to seek qualified help, as well as in the self-administration of ineffective drugs.
General information
Thrush, or as it is often called, candidiasis, is a disease of the genital organs of men or women with a fungus of the species Candida. At first, this disease is not considered dangerous, but despite this, it gives the patient a lot of trouble. Representatives of the weaker sex are more likely to be infected. It also happens that a woman is only a carrier of pathology, but she does not show any symptoms.
Due to the fact that getting thrush is fairly easy, the likelihood of relapse is extremely high. In addition, the disease from a mild form can easily turn into a serious pathology of the neglected type. But such a disease is considered very dangerous for the health of both women and men.
An important feature of candidiasis is that a pathogenic fungus is able to infect absolutely any internal organs and even the oral cavity. That is why timely diagnosis and treatment of neglected thrush is simply necessary.
Causes of occurrence
Candidiasis arises when Candida yeast penetrates the body and begins to multiply actively. A running thrush appears if a person ignores the initial symptoms of the disease and does not start timely treatment. In this situation, the fungi continue to multiply, and the patient’s immunity is significantly weakened and becomes incapable of combating pathology. Often infected with candidiasis through unwashed hands, underwear or someone else's towel for intimate hygiene. In addition, there are several conditions that predispose to the appearance of neglected thrush in women and men:
- taking powerful antibiotics;
- sexual contact with the carrier of the disease;
- abuse of tobacco and alcohol;
- complicated form of diabetes;
- deficiency in the body of vitamins;
- constant experiences and stresses.
Symptoms in women
After candidiasis becomes complicated, it is extremely difficult not to detect its symptoms. The neglected form of thrush in women and men manifests itself in different ways. Symptoms become much brighter than with the usual course of the disease. Symptoms of neglected thrush in women:
- the presence of abundant white discharge from the vagina with a specific, sour smell;
- fever;
- pain syndrome, which increases with the emptying of the bladder and sexual contacts, but may well be present at rest;
- bloody impurities in the discharge from the vagina;
- disruptions in the menstrual cycle;
- blood in the urine or when washing the vagina;
- swelling;
- burning;
- itching, growing in the late afternoon;
- general weakness;
- redness;
- causeless migraines;
- genital plaque;
- lower abdominal pain;
- false urge to urinate.
You can identify visual symptoms if you look at the appropriate resources for what the symptoms of neglected thrush look like in the photo.
Signs of pathology in men
In representatives of the stronger sex, this disease is expressed as:
- whitish plaque in the area of the glans penis, which is almost impossible to remove on your own;
- inflammation and redness of the reproductive organ;
- the occurrence of numerous small ulcers that appear after the elimination of plaque;
- bloody impurities in the urine against the background of an injury to the mucous membrane of the urethra;
- violation of erectile function and weak ejaculation;
- damage to the skin and its deep layers of the penis;
- trauma to the seminal canals, resulting in impaired reproductive function.
In men, advanced thrush can also lead to infertility.
Diagnostics
Many women are well aware of how the thrush manifests itself, so they can independently identify the pathology. But men, about this disease, usually know very little. Yes, and to select an effective treatment, you need to contact a specialist and undergo a full examination. Moreover, in this way you can find the source of the disease.
The main way to diagnose advanced thrush is to take a smear from the urethra or vagina for biological sowing. Then, through a microscope, a physician studies the nature of fungi. In case of detection of secondary infections, additional examinations may be recommended to the patient:
- general blood test to determine inflammation and the form of the disease;
- PCR;
- general urinalysis to detect secondary diseases.
How to treat a running thrush
It is best to deal with candidiasis therapy in its initial stages, immediately after the onset of the first signs. Due to the fact that the disease is quite common, problems with its detection and treatment from the very beginning usually do not arise. But to cure a neglected thrush is much more difficult and costly. Yes, and besides, in this case there is no guarantee that therapy will help completely get rid of the pathology. The treatment of the advanced form of thrush can be done exclusively by a specialist, since due to improper selection of medicines, the defect can become chronic.
Drug therapy involves the use of various drugs:
- tablets or Diflucan solution - can be used at any location of thrush;
- suppositories, pills and ointment "Nystatin" - eliminates fungal infections even in advanced stages, perfectly manifests itself in the thrush of the digestive tract;
- syrup, capsules, powder, tablets "Flucostat" - has a powerful antifungal effect;
- vaginal suppositories, cream "Pimafucin" - is able to eliminate dermatomycosis, trichomoniasis, vulvitis and, of course, candidiasis;
- capsules, tablets, Fluconazole solution - pretty quickly copes with the task;
- ointment, syringing solution, vaginal capsules, cream "Clotrimazole" - effective in the fight against yeast, but is contraindicated at any time of pregnancy.
Traditional medicine recipes
To get the fastest result, you can use home medicines and pharmacy medicines in parallel. But before choosing natural ingredients that can defeat a neglected thrush, it is imperative to consult with a specialist. After all, not all folk remedies can be used in combination with pharmaceutical preparations. The most common home medicines that help get rid of candidiasis even in advanced form are:
- chamomile decoction, which is used for washing and douching;
- a decoction of chamomile and calendula, is used to treat injured mucous membranes;
- a weak solution of baking soda for washing;
- kefir for processing, washing and douching.
Therapeutic diet
Since a sweet environment is considered favorable for breeding for yeast fungi, it is very important to adhere to proper nutrition. After all, most products can significantly change the condition of the vagina.
When running thrush should abandon:
- spirits;
- sweet fruits;
- bakery products;
- cheese;
- sweet juices;
- dried fruits;
- Sahara;
- sweets;
- dairy products.
All of these ingredients can increase sugar levels not only in the blood, but also in the reproductive system.
But the recommended products are:
- various vegetables - ginger, broccoli, garlic, radishes, asparagus, cabbage, celery, carrots, onions;
- low-fat varieties of fish and meat;
- eggs
- nuts
- rice and oats;
- legumes;
- berries;
- fruits - pineapple, papaya, grapefruit.
Among other things, from the diet you must completely delete sweet tea, coffee and carbonated drinks.
Likely Consequences
The neglected form of thrush manifests itself in a more pronounced clinical picture and quite often provokes the appearance of serious complications. Often, instead of redness on the mucous membrane, peculiar small vesicles form, which are covered by erosion and ulcers. In the absence of proper treatment for men with advanced thrush, the following complications may appear:
- phimosis, in which the head and foreskin of the penis narrow and stop opening to the full;
- prostatitis, due to which there is inflammation of the prostate gland;
- urethritis, causing inflammation of the urethra;
- orchoepididymitis, as a result of which the appendages and testicles are affected.
Such consequences can provoke disorders in the full removal of urine, dysfunction of the reproductive system and even infertility. Representatives of the stronger sex with advanced thrush occur in the genital area. For such problems, it is advisable to use surgical techniques along with antifungal therapy.
For the female body, a neglected thrush is no less dangerous and can lead to such consequences as:
- ulcerative colpitis, as a result of which the vagina is affected;
- vulvitis, leading to the development of inflammation in anticipation of the vagina;
- chronic endometritis, which is an inflammation of the uterus;
- chronic adnexitis, against the background of which inflammation of the appendages occurs;
- chronic salpingo-oophoritis, which is characterized by inflammation of the appendages and ovaries.
Disease prevention
The main measure in this case is the timely appeal to the doctor. It is necessary to adhere to the rules of intimate hygiene, wear underwear made from natural fabrics. You should not resort to douching too often, since these manipulations can wash out the full microflora of the vagina, which can make candidiasis difficult.