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• 18 Apr

Thrush is a fungal infection brought about by Candida Albicans and is also known as candidiasis. Thrush symptoms can be mild and they can be serious leading to other secondary diseases. Symptoms differ from one person to the next and the method of transmission also differs.

The symptoms of thrush begin with an inflammation of the affected area and this will present as itchiness. The vagina and vulva experience a burning sensation especially during sexual intercourse. These symptoms can be confused with bacterial vaginosis especially when the infection is in its intermediate stages.

The symptoms at this stage are soreness and serious irritation even when walking or when there is some sweat in the area. It is important to treat thrush in good time since bacterial vaginosis can occur if a thrush infection is left untreated. Women who are infected produce a thick, smelly, grayish vaginal discharge that may stain the underwear. This discharge is more than the normal discharge.

Thrush symptoms also appear in men in the form of red patches on the head of the penis. If the man is not circumcised then this irritation is worse and presents as a sore and burning sensation. Thrush can also appear on other parts of the body such as the mouth.

Contrary to popular belief, thrush in women is not a sexually transmitted disease. The fungus is already there to begin with. The symptoms do not present themselves since the level of the fungus is kept low by other bacteria in the vagina. However this equilibrium can be upset by the use of antibiotics, wearing of tight synthetic under wear, or a completely unrelated illness. Once the bacterial population decreases the fungus population increases and the symptoms of thrush manifest themselves. Women who think that douching helps keep their vagina clean inadvertently interfere with the balance of the bacteria allowing thrush to flourish.

If you have any of these symptoms then you need to look for thrush treatment as soon as possible before the infection gets to later stages where secondary opportunistic diseases may come in. There are several medicines that can be used to treat the yeast infection and your doctor will prescribe some for you. There are creams that you can buy over the counter to stop the Candida infection. You can consult your local pharmacist who will sell you a tube. You can also look for these remedies at online pharmacists.