Thrush (candidiasis) is a common phenomenon, from time to time poisoning the life of almost every second woman. In fact, this disease is a consequence of the overgrowth of the Candida fungus that exists in the body of each of us. Since, under favorable conditions, the fungus is able to behave more aggressively and cause discomfort, many people ask themselves the question of how thrush is treated. There are two ways - traditional and folk, but which one is better? Let's find out.
Thrush symptoms
The main symptom of candidiasis is itching and burning. Women also begin to have a white, cheesy consistency vaginal discharge, sometimes with a sour smell. The most annoying thing is that symptoms can appear after almost any stress or even a runny nose, especially if you have a weakened immune system. What is the best way to treat thrush - medicines or folk remedies?
Doctors find out the cause of candidiasis and determine the sensitivity of the fungus to certain drugs in each case. How do representatives of the traditional treat thrush?medicine? Based on the results obtained, drug antifungal therapy is prescribed, and actions are taken to restore the normal microflora of the vagina and increase immunity. It is important to eliminate the causes of thrush in time - to give up certain types of food, bad habits, synthetic underwear, at least for the duration of treatment. Folk remedies are aimed at the destruction of the fungus and the restoration of microflora, but this process takes much longer.
How can thrush be treated?
A good folk remedy for thrush is the following collection: chamomile (flowers), common yarrow (grass), juniper (berries), eucalyptus twig, calendula officinalis, birch buds and black poplar - in equal parts. Two tablespoons of the collection are poured with one liter of boiling water, infused overnight in a thermos. Take three times a day half an hour before meals, drink a quarter cup for a month. The same infusion can be used for baths before bedtime.
How is thrush treated, if we talk about topical application? You will need lavender, string, nettle roots and oak bark, the ratio is 1: 1, 5: 2: 3. A tablespoon of the collection is poured with 150 ml of boiling water, infused for two hours, filtered. Add the same amount of water, use for washing before bed.
Fat-free kefir will also help. Make a tampon out of gauze, sew it well with a thread, soak it in kefir and place it in the vagina overnight. Take out and douche in the morningdecoction of chamomile. Course - 5 days.
How is thrush treated besides herbal preparations? Honey. The product is diluted in warm water, the ratio is 1: 10. This solution must be used to treat the affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes. You can also use tincture of calendula, poplar or birch buds.
Carrot juice will help in the fight against candidiasis. The fact is that the reason for the reproduction of the fungus is often a lack of beta-carotene, so a glass of carrot juice once or twice a day will contribute to a speedy cure and become a kind of prevention of candidiasis.
Be he althy!
