Thrush. how is it caused ? what is the best way to treat it ?

Question

What are the symptom of thrush, and the best way to treat it, i heard natural yogurt is good for it do you just applie it to the irrated area ? thank you

Answer 1

Do you mean "vaginal thrush or oral thrush"?

Candidal vaginitis is vaginal infection with Candida sp, usually C. albicans.

Thrush is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue.

# How is it contracted? Yeast infections occur when certain internal or external factors change the normal environment of your v****a and trigger an overgrowth of a microscopic fungus — the most common being a fungus called Candida albicans (C. albicans). Besides causing most vaginal yeast infections, C. albicans also causes infections in other moist areas of your body, such as your mouth (thrush), skin folds and fingernail beds. The fungi can also cause diaper rash.

# Factors that increase your risk of yeast infections include:

    * Medications such as antibiotics and steroids

    * Uncontrolled diabetes

    * Hormonal changes, such as those associated with pregnancy and birth control pills

    * Bubble baths, vaginal contraceptives, damp or tightfitting clothing and feminine hygiene products such as sprays and deodorants don't cause yeast infections, but they may increase your susceptibility to infection.

Eat yogurt that contains active lactobacillus cultures. This sometimes may help reduce recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Lactobacillus is a type of "good" bacteria that's common in your v****a.

Answer 2

Immortal's spot on with the treatment regime.  As for causes, you can be hit with it [male or female] after you have anti-biotics.

A few years ago I needed three courses of anti-biotics for a Bronchial infection.  A few days later I got hit by this horrible Yellow and sensitive tongue fur.  

WiKi hides it under Candidiasis

See link  :- o

Answer 3

Its a fungal infection, not sure how its caused, one of those things I guess. Natural yoghurt is great whether it is oral or vaginal thrush. Canesten cream (or one step treatment of cream and a pessary) is great for vaginal thrush and a lot easier to use, not nice wondering round the shops or work with natural yoghurt applied.