Thrush

Thrush, a yeast called Candida Albican normally lives harmlessly on the skin, mouth, gut and the vagina without causing any problems. Candida Albican is kept in check by friendly bacteria that occur naturally in the human body. Occasionally yeast increases rapidly, causing clinical thrush or candidosis.  Vaginal thrush affects many women but it is not seen as a serious condition. Thrush can be passed on very easily, and can be caught from having sex with a partner who has candidosis.

 Symptoms for women include: -

  Discharge

  A redder vaginal area

  Pain during sex

  An increased need to pass water

  A burning sensation when urinating

 Symptoms for men include: -

  Redness under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis

  Discharge under the foreskin

  Difficulty in pulling back the foreskin

Treatment for thrush is quite simple. Women may be given pessories and also a cream. Occasionally pills are given instead. Men are given cream and/or pills.

To reduce occurrences of Thrush do not use perfumed soaps, vaginal deodorants or douches, change tampons frequently and wear cotton underwear with loose fitting clothes.

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