The symptoms of thrush

Vaginal yeast infections - a very common phenomenon among adult women. One of the most common of these diseases - thrush, or vulvovaginal candidiasis, a disease caused by the uncontrolled multiplication of fungal species Candida organisms (candida albicans). Excessive amounts of fungal microorganisms leads to a yeast infection and its characteristic features - such as itching and burning in the vagina Burning in the vagina: find the cause , Vaginal discharge The whole truth about vaginal secretions , Unpleasant odor.

• One of the first signs of yeast infection - itching or burning sensation in the genital area, increasing during urination or after sexual intercourse.
• For thrush is characterized by the appearance of unusual vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge . Although vaginal discharge, change the color, consistency or odor depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle - a perfectly normal phenomenon, the occurrence of discharge of white or yellowish in color, with a typical curd consistency - one of the typical signs of thrush.
• Another sign of thrush - an unpleasant odor, appearance is due to the excessive multiplication of fungal microorganisms in the vagina. Often thrush accompanied by vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge: normal or disease?   with a distinct unpleasant odor.
• A characteristic feature of thrush - inflammation and irritation of the skin of the vulva, the swelling and inflammation of the vaginal walls. Hypersensitivity skin irritation or rash, burning sensation - all these features tend to show a fungal disease.
• Another sign of thrush - pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, the occurrence of which is due to inflammation of the vagina, the swelling of the vaginal walls.

The cure for thrush

Although in many cases, thrush can be treated at home by means of traditional medicine, and sometimes for the treatment of fungal infections requires more effective drugs sold in pharmacies - over the counter or by prescription only. There are three main types of antifungal drugs for the treatment of thrush.

Monistat

One of the most effective drugs for thrush - an antifungal drug monistat. The active ingredient of the drug - tioconazole, a powerful anti-fungal compound. In most cases, effectively suppresses monistat main symptoms of yeast in a few days. Please note that this product contains oil will damage the latex.

Butoconazole

Another drug used as a treatment for thrush - butoconazole, antifungal agent, imidazole derivative. Butoconazole applied topically to suppress the symptoms of thrush on average for three days without causing any side effects. In very rare cases, the external application butoconazole observed side effects - itching, burning, swelling of the vaginal walls.

Miconazole

Medicines thrush requiring longer treatment - miconazole (often the drug can be found in pharmacies under the brand name Monistat-7) and clotrimazole (this preparation have several different trade names, including Mycelex, Gyne-Lotrimin, Lotrimin). In Europe, clotrimazole for the treatment of thrush Treating Thrush: how to get rid of bad fungus   sold under the trade name kanesten. And miconazole, clotrimazole and have effective anti-fungal properties and regular external application suppress the main symptoms of thrush on average seven days. Both of these drugs are used not only for the treatment of yeast infections in women Thrush in women - the relevance of the problem But for the majority of combat fungal diseases (including men).

Antifungal drugs sold in pharmacies without a prescription, usually neutralized by increased activity of fungal microorganisms and inhibit the symptoms of yeast infection in most cases. If the cure for thrush Medicines for thrush: to help in the fight against the fungus   fails to get rid of the disease is likely to have caused the symptoms of other kind of fungus or the fungal infection is not Fungal infection: to prevent and defeat . In such cases, you must consult your doctor, who will determine the exact cause of the characteristic symptoms and prescribe proper treatment.