Any disease at a complicated stage is much more difficult to treat. For example, advanced thrush should be strictly controlled 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 consult a specialist and not self-medicate, so as not to cause serious complications.
Some information
About 40% of women have repeatedly encountered such a common defect as thrush. However, not all representatives of the weaker sex consider this disease dangerous and in need of urgent treatment. In reality, neglected thrush in women can significantly harm overall he alth 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 advanced thrush and the most effective methods of treating this pathology.
In fact, this disease is characterized by a pronounced clinical picture and regular relapses. Whenlack of necessary treatment, nearby organs are involved in the abnormal process - the kidneys, bladder, heart and even the brain. And the main reason for neglected thrush lies in the reluctance of the victim to seek qualified help, as well as in 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 Candida species. 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 susceptible to infection. It also happens that a woman turns out to be only a carrier of a pathology, but at the same time she does not show any symptoms.
Due to the fact that getting infected with thrush is quite easy, the likelihood of recurrence is extremely high. Among other things, a disease from a mild form can easily turn into a serious pathology of an advanced type. But such a disease is considered very dangerous for the he alth of both women and men.
An important feature of candidiasis is that a pathogenic fungus can affect absolutely any internal organs and even the oral cavity. That is why timely diagnosis and treatment of advanced thrush is simply necessary.
Causes of occurrence
Candidiasis occurs when Candida yeast enters the body and begins to multiply actively. Launched thrush appears in the caseif a person ignores the initial symptoms of the disease and does not start timely treatment. In such a situation, the fungi continue to multiply, and the patient's immunity is significantly weakened and becomes unable to fight the pathology. Often they become infected with candidiasis through unwashed hands, underwear, or someone else's towel for intimate hygiene. In addition, there are several conditions that predispose women and men to advanced thrush:
- taking powerful antibiotics;
- sexual contact with a carrier;
- tobacco and alcohol abuse;
- complicated form of diabetes mellitus;
- vitamin deficiency;
- constant worries and stress.
Symptomatics in women
Once candidiasis becomes complicated, it is extremely difficult not to detect its signs. The neglected form of thrush in women and men manifests itself in different ways. Symptoms become much brighter than in the ordinary course of the disease. Symptoms of advanced thrush in women:
- presence of abundant white vaginal discharge with a specific, sour smell;
- high body temperature;
- pain syndrome that increases with bladder emptying and sexual intercourse, but may well be present at rest;
- bloody impurities in vaginal discharge;
- disruptions in the menstrual cycle;
- blood in the urine or when washing the vagina;
- puffiness;
- burning;
- itching, growing in the late afternoon;
- general weakness;
- redness;
- unexplained migraines;
- plaque on the genitals;
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- false urge to urinate.
You can determine the visual symptoms if you search on the appropriate resources for what the symptoms of advanced thrush look like in the photo.
Signs of pathology in men
In the 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 removal of plaque;
- bloody impurities in the urine against the background of injury to the urethral mucosa;
- erectile dysfunction and weak ejaculation;
- damage to the skin and its deep layers of the penis;
- injury to the seminal canals, resulting in impaired reproductive function.
In men, neglected thrush can also lead to infertility.
Diagnosis
Many women are well aware of how thrush manifests itself, so they can independently identify the pathology. But men usually know very little about this disease. And for the choice of effective treatment, you need to contact a specialist and undergo a full examination. Moreover, suchthis 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 culture. Then, using a microscope, the physician studies the nature of the fungi. If secondary infections are detected, additional examinations may be recommended to the patient:
- general blood test to determine inflammation and form of the disease;
- PCR;
- general urinalysis to detect secondary diseases.
How to treat advanced thrush
It is best to treat candidiasis in its initial stages, immediately after the first signs appear. Due to the fact that the disease is quite common, there are usually no problems with its detection and treatment from the very beginning. But curing a running thrush is much more difficult and costly. Yes, and besides, in this case there is no guarantee that therapy will help to completely get rid of the pathology. Only a specialist can deal with the treatment of an advanced form of thrush, since due to the wrong selection of medications, the defect can become chronic.
Drug therapy involves the use of various drugs:
- tablets or solution "Diflucan" - can be used at any location of thrush;
- suppositories, tablets and ointment "Nystatin" - relieves fungal infections even at advanced stages, perfectly manifests itself in thrush of the digestive tract;
- syrup, capsules,powder, tablets "Flukostat" - has a powerful antifungal effect;
- vaginal suppositories, cream "Pimafucin" - able to eliminate ringworm, trichomoniasis, vulvitis and, of course, candidiasis;
- capsules, tablets, solution "Fluconazole" - pretty quickly copes with the task;
- ointment, solution for douching, vaginal capsules, cream "Clotrimazole" - effective in the fight against yeast, but contraindicated at any stage of pregnancy.
Recipes of traditional medicine
To get the fastest result, you can use home medicines and pharmacy medicines in parallel. But before choosing natural ingredients that can defeat advanced thrush, it is imperative to consult with a specialist. After all, not all folk remedies can be used in combination with pharmaceuticals. The most common home remedies to help get rid of candidiasis, even in advanced form, are:
- chamomile decoction, which is used for washing and douching;
- decoction of chamomile and calendula, used to treat injured mucous membranes;
- weak solution of baking soda for washing;
- kefir for processing, washing and douching.
Therapeutic diet
Since a sweet environment is considered favorable for yeast growth, it is very important to maintain a proper diet. After all, most products can significantly change the condition of the vagina.
When running thrush should be abandoned:
- alcoholic drinks;
- sweet fruits;
- baked goods;
- cheese;
- sweet juices;
- dried fruits;
- sugar;
- 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, radish, asparagus, cabbage, celery, carrot, onion;
- low-fat varieties of fish and meat;
- eggs;
- nuts;
- rice and oats;
- legumes;
- berries;
- fruits - pineapple, papaya, grapefruit.
Among other things, sugary tea, coffee and carbonated drinks should be completely eliminated from the diet.
Probable Consequences
The neglected form of thrush is manifested by a more pronounced clinical picture and quite often provokes the appearance of serious complications. Often, instead of redness on the mucous membrane, peculiar small bubbles form, which are covered with erosions and ulcers. In the absence of proper treatment, men with advanced thrush may experience the following complications:
- phimosis, within which the glans and foreskin narrow and stop opening fully;
- prostatitis, which causes inflammation of the prostate gland;
- urethritis causing inflammation of the urethra;
- orchiepididymitis, which affects the appendages and testicles.
Such consequences can provoke disorders in the full excretion of urine, dysfunction of the reproductive system and even infertility. In representatives of the stronger sex, with advanced thrush, there are violations in the genital area. For such problems, it is advisable to use surgical techniques along with antifungal therapy.
For the female body, running thrush is no less dangerous and can lead to such consequences as:
- ulcerative colpitis, which affects the vagina;
- vulvitis leading to the development of inflammation in the vestibule of the vagina;
- chronic endometritis, which is an inflammation of the uterus;
- chronic adnexitis, against 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, as these manipulations can wash out the full microflora of the vagina, which can complicate candidiasis.
