Thrush is a serious disease that,Unfortunately, it can appear in any representative of the fair sex. And it does not matter what kind of lifestyle a woman leads, how many times a day she runs to the shower and whether she has a regular partner. Candidiasis can occur in both a young virgin and an adult woman. Thrush manifests itself differently in everyone, but there are a number of common symptoms. If you have found at least one of them, you should definitely go to a therapist or gynecologist for an examination. The fact is that, for example, genital candidiasis is similar to some other sexually transmitted diseases. But even if the diagnosis is confirmed, you should still not self-medicate, since only a doctor can determine what type of fungi you have (there are several types, and some may be resistant to certain drugs, while others are not).
What is Candidiasis: Highlights
First of all, you should understand that thrushappears due to Candida fungi, which affect the mucous membrane of the genitals. Please note: yeast-like fungi are present in the body of every person (on the skin, in the mouth, vagina and rectum), but in small quantities. Thanks to a special microflora, they do not multiply and do not spread. Usually, candidiasis appears after a representative of the fair sex has suffered from something serious. A decrease in immunity leads to the fact that the fungi begin to develop very rapidly.
How does candidiasis manifest?
Candidiasis can be in the cavity, on the skin, andon the nails, and on the nipples, and on the genitals. The symptoms of thrush, as you understand, will be different in each specific case (depending on the affected area). The only common ones will be itching, swelling, burning, and pain.
How does candidiasis of the oral mucosa look like?
First, we need to find out why it appeared.Candidiasis. The cause may be dentures (the foreign body is rejected by the body), the use of antibacterial agents (inhalers, mouth fresheners), antibiotics and hormonal drugs. Thrush often appears if a person has a burn of the mucous membrane. In old age, the risk of developing this disease is much higher than in young people. Please note: candidiasis very often occurs with HIV. The symptoms of thrush in this case will be as follows: dry mucous membrane, itching and burning, swelling, redness and the formation of a white, cottage cheese-like coating on the tongue, palate, gums, etc. If you do not start treating the disease in time, the fungus will begin to spread to the tonsils, esophagus, throat. This will cause incredible pain when drinking and eating. There are two types of thrush: acute and chronic. In the first case, cracks are observed in the corners of the mouth, white islands on the mucous membrane. Treatment of this disease takes up to two weeks on average. If you do not see a doctor in time, you can acquire chronic candidiasis. In this case, the color of the plaque changes (to light brown or dark yellow), cracks and fissures appear, which begin to bleed. By the way, the chronic stage of candidiasis almost always accompanies people with HIV. To accurately diagnose, scrapings are taken from the affected areas of the mouth, then they are sent for microscopic examination. Tests are also done to determine which drugs the fungus is more sensitive to. Other hidden diseases are detected, and only then treatment is prescribed. How to prevent this disease? Firstly, you need to monitor oral hygiene, brush your teeth on time, rinse everything with an alkaline solution. Secondly, do not get too carried away with antibiotics. If you have to be treated with such drugs, be sure to take anti-candidal drugs. Thirdly, go on a low-carbohydrate diet. You will also need to consume as many fruits, vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals, and juices as possible.
Candidiasis of the intestine: signs, symptoms and prevention
In this case, not only the mucous membrane is affectedmouth, but also the esophagus and intestines. The reason is the deterioration of the microflora of the stomach. The patient's condition could be affected, for example, by mental problems (nerves, stress), poor nutrition, pregnancy, diabetes, antibiotic treatment, hormonal imbalance, HIV, etc. down the list. If we are talking about non-invasive thrush, the symptoms will be as follows: stomach upset (severe diarrhea or loose stools with white cheesy inclusions), flatulence, bloating, severe colic, discomfort or pressing pain in the navel area. The patient constantly wants to go to the toilet, there is a feeling of incomplete bowel movement. As for invasive thrush, here the situation is even worse. The fact is that it appears only if a person has really serious problems with the immune system. Signs: stool with blood and mucous discharge, pain in the intestines. To determine the disease, you will need to take tests (an endoscopy is performed, stool is taken for bacterial culture).
Thrush on the nipples: the more dangerous the disease
As surprising as it may sound, thrushmay appear on the nipples of a nursing woman. This happens immediately after childbirth, when the body of the fair sex does not have time to recover. It is too weakened to cope with such a serious load. Often, thrush on the nipples appears if during pregnancy the lady already had vaginal candidiasis, which was not treated. The woman could infect the baby when he was in her womb. As a result, the infected child is a carrier of fungi of the genus Candida. Another factor that could provoke thrush is systematic trauma to the skin. It is very important that the fair sex knows how to care for the nipples during feeding. Symptoms of thrush: the skin around the nipples turns slightly red, roughness, erosions, cracks appear, on top of which a whitish coating is visible. After some time, small bubbles can be found, inside which a cloudy liquid is visible. In this case, the woman feels severe discomfort, tingling, itching, burning, pain in the affected areas. After feeding, the symptoms only increase. You won't be able to get rid of this disease on your own! You will need medication with antifungal ointments and tablets (you can't choose on your own, because it can affect the child's health). If it suddenly turns out that the baby has also become infected with thrush, the doctor will prescribe a remedy suitable for infants. Among other things, the patient will have to adhere to a strict diet for the first time.
Candidiasis of the skin: what is it and how to deal with it
Thrush on the skin appears in warm and humid conditionsmicroclimate, in obese people in folds, and also if a person has to walk for a long time with a bandage or plaster. Often they encounter this in the spring and summer. Please note: the symptoms of thrush appear if a person is in a stuffy and hot room for a long time, wears tight clothes, does not take a shower often. At first, spots appear on the body of the sick representative of the fair sex, which develop into erosions. After some time, the neoplasms begin to crack, a white curdled mass is visible inside the wound. Sometimes blisters appear on the affected area, which can be very itchy. To get rid of the problem, you will have to not only take medications and monitor hygiene. It is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat right, so that in the future you will never encounter candidiasis again.
Vaginal candidiasis: a serious female problem
A representative of candidiasis became infectedof the fair sex could be caused by failure to observe basic hygiene rules (the fungus gets from the intestines into the vagina), unprotected sex, a weakened immune system, diabetes. This list can be continued indefinitely. The main symptoms of candidiasis (thrush) are severe itching in the genital area, irritation, burning, vaginal pain. At the same time, white or grayish-yellowish curdled masses may be released from the perineum. At first, there is no smell, but after a few days, a slightly sour unpleasant odor may appear. You can get rid of this scourge with the help of modern antifungal agents (used locally). Please note: compresses, baths and steam baths should not be used in this case. It will only make things worse! Self-medication is a thankless task. You can distort the symptoms, temporarily suppress the manifestations, and after a month and a half, thrush will appear again. Only the affected area will be much larger.
