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Thrush (Candida) is also known as yeast infection. It can be painful and uncomfortable situation and it occurs due to bacterial infection. It is a very common condition in women and more than 75% women suffer from thrush at some point or other in their lives. There are some common symptoms of this condition that will help you know that you have got yeast infection. You should consult your doctor if any of the following symptoms of candida are present in you. If you will delay the treatment the problem will become severe.
Symptoms of Thrush (Candida) -
Burning sensations in the vagina and a thick watery discharge are the two main symptoms of thrush. The symptoms will be different in different women depending on the location of the infection. Vaginal irritation, itchiness and vaginal swelling are also common during yeast infection. While urinating you will get the burning sensation and the sexual intercourse will cause you pain in the vagina. Rather than treating yourself with some home remedies, it is always better to consult the doctor first. If you will get yourself treated properly then your chances of recurring thrush will be less.
After consulting your doctor, if you want you can try home remedies for thrush. As these symptoms can be an indication of some other conditions also. Hence first get diagnosed with yeast infection and then try out the different remedies for treating it. A fungus called as Candida causes thrush. Itching, soreness and burning in the area near vagina is a indication for you that you have got thrush. After this your first step should be always consulting your doctor. If you will delay the treatment the symptoms will increase and you will not feel comfortable.
When you will consult your doctor, the doctor will take the yeast from the affected body part and after observing it under microscope will decide what is the real cause behind you getting this infection. After knowing the cause the doctor will give you a topical cream or some oral medication. These things will help to reduce the symptoms of thrush and will give you complete cure within a week or two. Pregnant women are not advised to take any kind of oral medication to treat thrush but they can use the topical creams.
If you don’t want to take any drugs or medication to cure thrush (Candida), then you can try one of the several natural remedies for treating it. Along with it you can take several precautions so that you never get this kind of yeast infection. Candida loves moist areas and can grow in moist areas. Hence try to keep your vaginal area dry. Tight and synthetic clothes are responsible for causing the moist areas in the vagina. Thrush infections can pass through sexual acts and hence avoid having unprotected sex. Wear only cotton undergarments, as they soak the wetness and keep the vagina dry. Women with high sugar levels are more prone to getting this infection. So maintain your sugar levels by reducing the intake of sugar in your food.
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