Unbearable itching, white cheesy discharge,Redness and inflammation of the genitals are the very first signs of candidiasis. Unfortunately, every woman faces thrush at least once in her life. The cause is yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. Incorrect use of medications, neglect of hygiene products, promiscuous sex, weakened immunity and many other factors could lead to the occurrence of this disease. Modern women, who spend a lot of their lives at work or taking care of their families, are increasingly less likely to seek help from specialists. They are used to either ignoring the symptoms of the disease or looking for advice from friends and on the Internet (on various forums and sites). The worst thing is when ladies find a suitable, at first glance, variant of the disease and begin treatment. The results can be sad, up to infertility or cystitis, if the diagnosis was made incorrectly. Therefore, you should not hope for luck, looking for similar symptoms. This article is provided for informational purposes only. And if something really bothers you in a female way, immediately make an appointment with a gynecologist. And the sooner you do this, the faster and easier it will be to get rid of the existing disease.
Diagnose thrush: signs and symptoms
- Allocations
As was stated at the very beginning of the article,thrush, a thick mixture that resembles cottage cheese in appearance begins to be released from a woman's vagina. The discharge can be thick white, creamy, yellowish or greenish. The amount is strictly individual. Some women experience abundant discharge, while others experience scanty discharge.
- Itching
There is also an unpleasant tingling sensationsensations, burning or itching in the area of the external genitalia and near the entrance to the vagina. After taking a shower, the symptoms weaken or disappear, but after an hour or an hour and a half they return again. At the same time, at night, in the warmth, during critical days, these symptoms only intensify.
- Rash and irritation
The next thing you should pay attention to is –this is the appearance of a rash, redness, inflammation, slight swelling. However, you should be careful with this sign, as pimples can be a symptom of other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Smell
To say that in the first days of thrushwomen will feel a strong smell - it is impossible. In addition, it will not be as sharp as in inflammatory processes. However, in advanced stages it necessarily becomes slightly sour, unpleasant.
- Pain
Often, sick representativesthe fair sex experiences pain when urinating. It feels like urine is corroding and pouring boiling water over the genitals. Plus, over time, discomfort is felt even when walking, as if you are wearing too tight underwear. Pain is felt during intercourse, even if the girl is very excited. By the way, it has been established that candidiasis is also transmitted during unprotected sex, so it is recommended to use a condom. Of course, ideally, do not make love at all, and not only during the period of exacerbation, but also for a couple of weeks after complete recovery.
Errors in diagnosing thrush
You have checked your symptoms and are convinced that you have –thrush. However, inflammation and discharge are not necessarily signs of this disease. In fact, there can be many reasons. It is like a high temperature, which accompanies both a cold and pneumonia. Secondly, if you do not go to the doctor, how will you know the type of fungus. It turns out that there are several types. And each is treated individually. You cannot take medications without determining the cause. Otherwise, you will greatly harm yourself and will not get rid of the disease.
Going to the doctor: examination by a specialist
If you have noticed any signs in yourselfthrush, buy a special gynecological kit consisting of gloves, a mirror, a sheet, and go to the doctor. Before visiting a specialist, it is better not to use any medications, ointments and creams, do not take baths and steam baths. This can affect the disease, intensify or distort the symptoms. So, during the first examination, the doctor will be able to determine the degree of damage and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the genitals. The gynecologist will also need to take a smear to exclude other diseases. On the same day, the doctor will prescribe the necessary medications and recommend a special antifungal ointment. If the treatment is prescribed correctly, all symptoms will disappear on the second or third day.
How to reduce symptoms yourself
As stated above, self-medicationunder no circumstances. But what to do if there is still a week before the visit to the gynecologist, and you can no longer tolerate the itching and discomfort? There are several safe ways to ease your lot, reducing the manifestations of thrush to a minimum.
- Refusal of sex
The first thing you will need to do is give up everythingsexual contacts. You can infect your partner, which will come back to haunt you later. That is, after you are cured, you can again catch the fungus, which feels great and multiplies on the male genitals.
- Hygiene
The next thing is to follow basic rules.hygiene. These days, you will have to wash yourself as often as possible, using slightly acidified water. By the way, special gels for intimate hygiene are sold in stores and pharmacies, which have a disinfecting effect. But what you should not do is take steam baths with soda. Our grandmothers and mothers practiced such abuse of their own bodies 30-40 years ago. The results can be unpredictable. This will only provoke the reproduction of the fungus, increase the symptoms. Relief comes in the first half hour (maximum), but then you will not know where to hide from the itching. Douching is also not recommended. For example, you may develop an allergy to the components. Plus, in this way you wash away the lubricant secreted for protection. Apart from irritation, decreased acidity and deterioration of health, you will achieve nothing. As a result, an infection (not necessarily a fungus, there are plenty of other harmful microorganisms in nature) will affect both the cervix and the ovaries.
- Correctly eat
Remember once and for all:It is strictly not recommended to consume seasonings, spices, pepper, salt, vinegar and other various substances during thrush. All this provokes itching, burning, and increases discomfort in the perineum. The same applies to baked goods, sweets, and food containing yeast. Because of such food, the fungus begins to multiply many times faster. So what can you eat? Choose vegetables and fruits (homemade, not imported from abroad), porridge. Drink as much water, green tea, and freshly squeezed juices as possible.
- We select funds for critical days
During menstruation, you should only usepads that are changed every three hours. Otherwise, microorganisms and bacteria will multiply on the surface, gradually penetrating inside. After all, your body's defenses have been greatly reduced due to thrush. As for tampons, no matter how convenient they are, you will have to forget about them for a long time. Firstly, they injure the affected and inflamed vaginal walls, and secondly, you will not be very comfortable anyway. Any, even the most insignificant movement in this case will cause terrible pain.
- We choose clothes
Underwear should be comfortable, natural andhigh-quality. Squeezing thongs are not the best option not only in this case, but also in everyday life. Lipomas, irritation, inflammation - this is just a small list of what experiments with tight, but insanely beautiful panties will lead to. And do not forget about the material. Of course, no one will argue with the fact that synthetics look much more attractive and seductive than cotton. But there is also a lot of harm from it. It creates a kind of greenhouse effect, preventing the skin from breathing. And, as you remember, due to high temperatures, fungus begins to grow faster.
What is fraught with self-medication and inaction?
Often, representatives of the fair sexprefer to do nothing or self-medicate, hoping that the disease will soon recede. In fact, this will not happen, no matter how much you would like it to. But such ladies risk acquiring a new bouquet of diseases that are not so easy to get rid of. So, this can lead to inflammation of the bladder, the spread of infection, damage to the uterus, etc. If you do not completely cure this disease, it will develop into a chronic one. Plus, such a representative of the fair sex is a carrier of the candidiasis fungus. She not only transmits it to her partner during sex, but also infects her children during pregnancy. Please note: candidiasis can accompany some disease, and not be the main one. For example, with diabetes or HIV, thrush is much more common. Therefore, be sure to take all the necessary tests (blood, urine, etc.) to make sure that you do not have dangerous diseases.
