One of the most common diseases in women is thrush (candidiasis). The causative agents of this disease are candida fungi. They are on the mucous membranes of any healthy person and do not cause any discomfort. But under certain conditions, mushrooms multiply very quickly, which leads to thrush. When treating a disease, it is very important to recognize it in time and seek help from a doctor. Otherwise, a neglected disease can become chronic. In this case, many drugs for thrush may be ineffective.
The main symptoms of candidiasis- Cheesy discharge of white color from the vagina.
- Itching and burning in the genital area.
- Pain during urination.
- Unpleasant and even painful sensations during intercourse.
The listed symptoms can occur both together and singly. If you notice at least one of them, you should immediately seek help from a doctor. He will prescribe the necessary tests and prescribe appropriate medicines for thrush.
Causes of candidiasis
- A sharp decrease in immunity.
- Direct contact with the mucous membranes of an infected person.
- Taking antibiotics and certain medications.
- Gynecological diseases.
- Transmission from mother to newborn baby.
How is it treated?
Thrush medications are available in large quantities on drugstore shelves. They are available in the form of tablets, vaginal creams, suppositories, capsules, etc. The choice of drug depends on the severity of the disease, and on your preference for dosage forms. The optimal choice will help the attending physician. Depending on the course of the disease, the doctor may prescribe one drug or complex. It is believed that the most effective cure for thrush for men is a cream. It must be applied to the head of the penis within a week. A faster way is pills. Modern medicines for thrush act quite quickly and effectively. The most common drugs are those containing fluconazole. They are suitable not only for men, but also for women.
In the case of a mild form of the disease, a single dose of the drug in an amount of 150 mg is possible. It can be tablets "Diflucan", "Flucostat", "Mikosist", "Medoflucon", "Diflazon" and so on. With the repeated appearance of thrush, the medication should be repeated after 3-4 weeks.
Medications for thrush in women are not only tablets and creams, but also vaginal suppositories, suppositories, capsules. As a rule, the patient is prescribed complex treatment. Along with taking the above tablets, topical preparations are prescribed. The latter act directly on the focus of inflammation and contribute to a speedy recovery. With proper treatment, the likelihood of relapse is extremely low.
Modern and highly effective drugs include:
- vaginal tablets "Klion-D", "Terzhinan", "Ginezol";
- candles "Livarol", "Antifungol";
- Ginofort, Gino-Travogen ovulum creams.
Any drugs should be prescribed by a doctor. Self-medication leads to a worsening of the patient's condition. Wrong choice of drugs, as a rule, provokes the appearance of chronic thrush.