One of the most common diseases in women is thrush (candidiasis). The causative agents of this disease are Candida fungi. They are present on the mucous membranes of any he althy person and do not cause any discomfort. But under certain conditions, fungi multiply very quickly, which leads to thrush. When treating a disease, it is very important to recognize it in time and seek medical help. Otherwise, a neglected disease can turn into a chronic one. In this case, many medicines for thrush may not be effective.
Main symptoms of candidiasis
- Curdy white vaginal discharge.
- Itching and burning in the genital area.
- Pain when urinating.
- Unpleasant and even painful sensations during intercourse.
These symptoms can appear both together and one by one. If you notice at least one of them, you should immediately seek help from a doctor. He will appoint the necessarytests 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 it is treated
Medicines for thrush are available in large quantities on the shelves of pharmacies. They are available in the form of tablets, vaginal creams, suppositories, capsules, and so on. The choice of drug depends both on the severity of the disease and on your preferences for dosage forms. Your doctor will help you make the best choice. Depending on the course of the disease, the doctor may prescribe one drug or a 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 for a week. A faster way is tablets. Modern medicines for thrush act quickly and effectively. The most common are preparations containing fluconazole. They are suitable not only for men, but also for women.
In case of a mild form of the disease, a single dose of the drug in the amount of 150 mg is possible. These 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.
Medicines for thrush in women are not only pills 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 chance of recurrence is extremely low.
Modern and highly effective drugs include:
- vaginal tablets "Klion-D", "Terzhinan", "Ginezol";
- candles "Livarol", "Antifungol";
- Ginofort, Gino-Travogen Ovulum creams.
All drugs must be prescribed by a doctor. Self-medication leads to a deterioration in the patient's condition. The wrong choice of medicines, as a rule, provokes the appearance of chronic thrush.
