How to diagnose thrush?

Although thrush delivers huge inconvenience and uncomfortable, it is not dangerous to health. As a rule, the presence of this infection evidenced by the following symptoms:

• Itching and burning in the vagina Burning in the vagina: find the cause   and around the vulva (the folds of skin surrounding the vagina)
• The white cheesy discharge from the vagina
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Increasing the size of the vulva

Yeast yeast infections are so common that to them at different times of his life facing three-quarters of women. Half of the women infected with vaginal candidiasis several times throughout life. If you find the above symptoms go gynecological examination to establish the true cause of these manifestations - in some cases it's not thrush.

How to treat a yeast infection?

Yeast infections are usually treated fungal vaginal means, such as a cream, which are smeared with a special vaginal applicator or suppositories, which are placed into the vagina, where it slowly dissolves. The ointment is also applied to the vulva to relieve itching and burning. Also, there are oral products (tablet) treatment of vaginal candidiasis Vaginal candidiasis - Treatment: in the fight against the fungus .

Should I see a doctor in the diagnosis of thrush?

Be sure to visit the gynecologist, the first time you find symptoms of a yeast fungal infection. It is important to make sure that you have a yeast infection is, and then start the appropriate treatment. The symptoms of yeast infection are similar to the symptoms of some other infectious diseases, such as sexually transmitted diseases. Improper treatment (for example, if you are taking medication for vaginal candidiasis, and you have a sexually transmitted disease) will only worsen the situation and delay the recovery.

If you are often infected vaginal candidiasis, consult your doctor what medicine you can buy at a pharmacy without a prescription.

How to prevent infection in the future?

Here are some tips for preventing vaginal candidiasis:

• Do not wear tight underwear or synthetic
• Wear cotton panties
• Do not wear it every day or footless tights
• After receiving a shower or bath dry pubic hair dryer (the minimum setting)
• After using the toilet, wipe the perineum from front to back to prevent fecal bacteria in the vagina
• After a swim, try as quickly as possible to change into dry, clean clothing

Do not use intimate hygiene sprays, scented sanitary napkins Feminine pads - talk about wings   or tampons How to use sanitary pad - basic precautions , Foam bath, as well as colored toilet paper. All these devices affect the acidic vaginal environment and can lead to the development of yeast fungal infection.

Does the treatment my sexual partner?

In rare cases, a yeast fungal infection transmitted to a sexual partner sexually. If your partner has had symptoms of an infection, consult a gynecologist.

Symptoms

Thrush - a very common fungal disease, which, according to statistics, are facing up to seventy-five percent of all women at some period of life. Moreover - can suffer from yeast and men. Before you ask for help from a doctor or try to cure yeast infection on their own, you must learn to recognize the symptoms of the disease.

The most common symptoms of yeast infection in women

One of the most common symptoms of yeast infection in the majority of women - a constant and intense itching or burning sensation in the vagina and vulva. In some cases, these symptoms of thrush symptoms involve even more unpleasant - including the emergence of pain when urinating and discomfort during menstruation or sexual intercourse.

In the absence of proper treatment of thrush is accompanied by a heavy discharge from the vagina Vaginal discharge   white or yellowish and cheesy consistency. Furthermore, in some cases as a result of yeast on the skin of the vulva may be red itchy rash. They cause irritation and anxiety.

Less common symptoms of yeast infection in women

Thrush - "tricky" disease, which may be accompanied by non-obvious symptoms that are difficult to not only recognize, but also to relate it to the milkmaid. For example, yeast may cause regular migraine, fatigue, it is rarely regarded as a symptom of the disease. In addition, mycoses can be the underlying cause of the common cold or symptoms of joint pain.

Among mediated symptoms of thrush - depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood Irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper , Nervousness. These "hidden" symptoms of fungal disease in most cases can not be suppressed by antidepressants - to the consequences of thrush Effects of yeast: the more fraught with neglect of health   disappeared, you must first get rid of their causes.

Symptoms of systemic thrush

In the absence of proper treatment, even such seemingly innocuous disease, such as thrush, can be extremely harmful to human health. Fungal infection without treatment develops in the system - in fact, it means that the yeast infection affects not just one specific area of ​​the body (the vagina), and a few bodies. Symptoms of systemic fungal disease caused by a violation of the organs, stricken infection. Although the majority of fungal infections and thrush including well to treatment, in the absence of treatment is simply a fungal infection can cause serious health problems.