Thrush (or candidiasis) is an imbalance in the microflora of female organs caused by a fungal infection that is provoked by Candida yeast-like fungi. These fungi are present in the body of every woman, not only on the vaginal mucosa, but also on the mouth and rectum. With their excessive reproduction in the body, a disorder occurs. Many women are familiar with the symptoms of thrush, because almost every second woman has experienced this disease at least once in her life.
Candidiasis can be caused by several factors: severe stress or hypothermia, a general decrease in immunity, prolonged or uncontrolled use of antibiotics, insufficient hygiene or excessive adherence to its rules (the latter quite often leads to a violation of the natural microflora), wearing synthetic underwear or use of other people's personal hygiene products (linen, towels), as well as diabetes or any sexually transmitted diseases.
Thrush symptoms in girls often begin to appear before menstruation, usually a week before. The main signs of candidiasisare:
1. Abundant discharge of a curdled consistency, usually odorless.
2. Itching, burning and redness of the external genitalia.
3. Pain in the upper part of the vagina, which also causes sharp pain during urination, and also makes it difficult to have sexual intercourse.
Thrush symptoms may worsen, for example, at night, as a result of exposure to strong heat (after taking a hot bath or visiting a bath and sauna), as well as from eating foods containing yeast (bread and other pastries), and excessive coffee hobbies. During the period of illness, it is advisable to avoid overheating of the body, as well as to follow a diet, reducing the consumption of sweets to a minimum.
Many women, having found themselves with abundant white discharge, immediately mistake them for symptoms of thrush. These signs may indicate the presence of more serious disorders, such as chlamydia or other sexually transmitted diseases, and even diabetes. That is why in no case can you treat candidiasis on your own. It is wise to see a doctor and get tested to make sure you have or don't have other illnesses.
Unfortunately, thrush occurs quite often during pregnancy. Its symptoms are significantly aggravated during the period of bearing a child. Candidiasis is very dangerous because there is a high probability of infection with the fungus of the fetus. It affects the umbilical cord, oral mucosa, skin of the baby. In addition to receivingpreparations prescribed by a doctor, a pregnant woman should avoid hypothermia (so as not to provoke the occurrence of colds) and overheating of the body, follow a yeast-free diet, take vitamins to strengthen the immune system.
The symptoms of thrush are very unpleasant, but they are familiar to almost every woman. In this regard, it is simply necessary to observe personal hygiene, use only your own towel, wear underwear only from natural fabrics. During an exacerbation of the disease, it is necessary to follow all the doctor's instructions in order to avoid the progression and development of cystitis - inflammation of the bladder.
