How to cure a yeast infection and not get sick again

Thrush appears almost out of nowhere and makes itself a real torture: itches where it is impossible to scratch. And yet she has a nasty property back. Layfhaker figured out what causes adversity, whether to wait until the tests are ready, and how to reduce the risk of new diseases.

What is a yeast infection and how it is taken

Thrush (candidiasis) - infection caused by fungi of the genus Candida. They often prevent women live, developing on the vaginal mucosa, and young children, when striking the mouth due to the fact that the kids are all pulling in the mouth.

But sometimes candidiasis affects the internal organs if the immune system can not resist the fungus. This happens in HIV infection, post-chemotherapy, while taking drugs which depress the immune system (e.g., organ transplantation).

Fungi Candida - part of the natural microflora of the human. Normally they live on the mucous membranes and do not interfere, because the body's defenses constrain their growth. But sometimes begin to multiply at a high rate.

So what happens if you:

1. Woman 20-40 years. According to statistics, candidiasis at this age is more common.
2. Pregnant. Changes in hormonal background and changes the body and change the environment in which microorganisms live.
3. Have sex when you do not have enough natural or artificial lubricant: microtrauma contribute to the appearance of thrush.
4. Taking antibiotics. Antibacterial drugs kill not only harmful bacteria, but also useful. Their place is taken by Candida.
5. sick with diabetes diabetes. Elevated blood sugar levels create a breeding ground for fungi.
6. A man with a weak immunity. Moreover, when activated and fungi serious diseases and during normal SARS.

Thrush is treated well by special antifungal antibiotics, but it has a nasty property return again and again, because to completely eliminate these microorganisms almost impossible.

symptoms of thrush

The symptoms depend on which organs are affected. When a common infection in humans appears high fever, chills and shivering, nausea and headache. If candidiasis develops in the mouth stomatitis: sick to eat and swallow, the gums redden, mucous, white round spots appear - foci of infection.

Thrush in women manifest the characteristic symptoms:

1. Severe itching and discomfort in the genitals area.
2. Abundant white or yellowish discharge. Can be dense and resemble curd.
3. Pain during sexual intercourse.
4. Sometimes - a burning sensation and pain during urination.
5. Redness and swelling of the external genitalia.

How to cure thrush

Thrush is treated with special antibiotics active against fungal infections. Clotrimazole, fluconazole, natamycin is taken orally or use suppositories and creams, sometimes combining these therapies.

Depending on the type of medication and the reaction to it away from the treatment of a couple days up to two weeks. If a fungal infection is often repeated, long-term treatment the doctor prescribes.

Thrush in the mouth rinse to help soda solution: He restrains the reproduction of fungi.

Is it possible to cure yeast infection without a visit to the doctor

When symptoms of common infections in childhood and stomatitis have to visit the doctor.

Already familiar with thrush women who know what might cause an aggravation, and who already have a working recipe can begin treatment and to visit. Results of the analysis on a candidiasis appear not earlier than in a week, and waiting is unbearable.

But if symptoms are cast doubt on the diagnosis (isolation smell bad, you feel pain in the abdomen, appeared unusual symptoms), it is best to go and pass the swab. Can be, Candida - are not the only germs that cause inflammation.

If you have had thrush was not and you have put a diagnosis on the internet, then immediately forget about it and go to the appointment with the doctor.

Be sure to consult about treatment if:

1. You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
2. Thrush started twice in the last six months.
3. Before you or your partner been diagnosed venereal diseases.
4. Symptoms persist 7-10 days after the start of treatment.

In all these cases, the doctor must confirm the diagnosis and to choose the best treatment.

How not to get sick thrush

1. Use clothes made of natural fabrics, which is nowhere presses and rubs. Irritated skin, heat and humidity - ideal conditions for the development of fungi.
2. Often wash shape.
3. For the hygiene of genitals - only water or a special mild soap (the latter is not more than once a day).
4. Use sanitizing products without dyes and perfumes.
5. If you are sick with diabetes, control blood sugar levels.
6. Sometimes even fungi respond to changes in diet and alcohol. Eat less sweet and hot.
7. Try to ensure that the child is not pulled into the mouth dirty hands and objects: thus less likely to earn a stomatitis.
8. And universal advice: keep the immune system with the help of proper nutrition and active walks in the fresh air.