my wife has got a disese called thrush what is this ? and how did she get it?

Answer 1

Vaginal Thrush
Many women have an occasional bout of thrush. Treatment is usually easy and effective. However, some women have recurring bouts of thrush which may need longer courses of treatment.


What is thrush?

Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. Small numbers of Candida commonly live on the skin and around the vaginal area. These are usually harmless. The immune system and the harmless bacteria that normally live on the skin and in the vagina usually stop Candida from thriving. However, when conditions are good for Candida, it multiplies and may invade the vagina and cause symptoms.

The conditions Candida likes best are warm, moist, airless parts of the body. This is why the vagina is the most common site for Candida infection. Other areas of the body which are prone to Candida infection include the groin, the mouth, and the nappy area in babies.

What are the symptoms of vaginal thrush?

Thrush is the second most common cause of a vaginal discharge. (The most common cause of vaginal discharge is bacterial vaginosis.) The discharge is usually creamy white, but is sometimes watery. It can cause itch, redness, discomfort, or pain around the outside of the vagina. Sometimes symptoms are minor and clear up on their own. Often symptoms can be quite irritating and will not go without treatment.

Thrush does not damage the vagina, and it does not spread to damage the uterus (womb). If you are pregnant it will not harm your baby.

Who gets vaginal thrush?

More than half of all women have at least one bout of thrush in their life. In most cases it develops 'out of the blue' for no apparent reason.

However, certain factors can make thrush more likely to develop. The vagina contains mucus and some harmless bacteria which help to defend the vagina from Candida (and other germs). These natural defences may be altered or upset by certain situations. For example: when you are pregnant, if you have diabetes, or if you take antibiotics.

People with a poor immune system are also more likely to get thrush. For example, people on chemotherapy, on high dose steroids, with AIDS, etc.

Do I need any tests?

Do not assume a vaginal discharge is thrush. If you have never had thrush before, then see a doctor or nurse for advice on treatment. A doctor or nurse may examine you. No tests may be necessary if the symptoms and signs are typical. However, the doctor or nurse may take a small sample of the discharge with a swab if the cause of the discharge is not clear. This is sent to the lab to confirm the cause of infection.

If you have had thrush in the past and the same symptoms recur, then it is common practice to treat it without an examination or tests. Many women know when they have thrush and treat it themselves. However, see a doctor or nurse if symptoms are different to what you expect, of if the symptoms do not clear with treatment.

What are the treatment options for thrush?

Topical treatments
There are various pessaries and creams which you insert into the vagina with an applicator. They contain anti-yeast medicines such as clotrimazole, econazole, fenticonazole, or miconazole. Commonly, a single large dose inserted into the vagina is sufficient to clear a bout of thrush. However, you may also want to rub some anti-yeast cream onto the skin around the vagina for a few days, especially if it is itchy. You can get topical treatments on prescription, or you can buy them at pharmacies. Side-effects are uncommon, but read the product label for full information.

Tablets
Two options are available. Fluconazole, which is taken as a single dose, or itraconazole which is taken as two doses over the course of one day. You can get these treatments on prescription, and you can also buy fluconazole from pharmacies without a prescription. Side-effects are uncommon, but always read the product label for full information. Do not take these if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may also want to rub some anti-yeast cream onto the skin around the vagina for a few days, especially if it is itchy.

Tablets and topical treatments are equally effective. Tablets are more convenient, but are more expensive than topical treatments.

What if treatment does not work?

If you still have symptoms after a week from starting treatment, see your doctor or nurse. Treatment does not clear symptoms in up to 1 in 5 cases. Reasons why treatment may fail include:

The symptoms may not be due to thrush. There are other causes of a vaginal discharge. Also, thrush can occur at the same time as another infection. You may need tests such as a vaginal swab to clarify the cause of the discharge or other symptoms.
Most bouts of thrush are caused by Candida albicans. However, about 1 in 10 bouts of thrush are caused by other strains of Candida such as Candida glabrata. These may not be so easily treated with the usual anti-yeast medicines.
You may not have used the treatment correctly.
You may have had a quick recurrence of a new thrush infection. (This is more likely if you are taking antibiotics, or if you have undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes.)
Some other points about thrush

'Natural' remedies for thrush include: live yoghurt inserted into the vagina; adding vinegar or bicarbonate of soda to a bath to alter the acidity of the vagina; tampons impregnated with tea tree oil. However, there is little scientific evidence that these remedies are effective.
Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection. Candida is a germ which commonly occurs on the skin and vagina. For reasons not quite clear, it sometimes multiplies to cause symptoms.
Male sexual partners do not need treatment unless they have symptoms of thrush on their penis. Symptoms in men include redness, itch, and soreness of the foreskin and the head (glans) of the penis. Women do not 'catch' thrush from men who have no symptoms.
Thrush occurs more commonly in pregnant women, and can be more difficult to clear. It can take several days of topical treatment to clear thrush if you are pregnant.
Some women develop recurring thrush. This is defined as four or more times a year. If this occurs, see your doctor for advice on preventative treatment.

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Answer 3

Thrush is an infection caused by the organism Candida, there are lots of different species of it. Vaginal thrush can just occur due to use of antibiotics or simple changes in the normal vaginal flora which can occur during a women's period. Thrush can also affect just about every other area in the body, it's normally treated via anti fungal medications such a nyastin, fluconazole it really depends on the site on the body. Candida is normally treated quite easily and should only give cause for concern if it is isolated form the person's blood stream or the person has a problem with their immune system

Answer 4

It is a fungal infection related to the same type as athlete's foot. Babies are often born with oral thrush. It is one of the most common infections in the body. Whilst it can be passed on through intercourse, it is not a sexually transmitted disease. It occurs in women when the balance of natural bacteria present in the vagina are disturbed and go into overdrive, producing a white, thick discharge and sometimes causing soreness and itching.

Some women are more prone to it than others. You can just develop it from being run down, but other common triggers are; wearing tight jeans, wearing nylon tights, using perfumed soaps and bath gels, using feminine deodorants, around the time of the woman's period, using bubble bath, wearing non-cotton underwear and taking antibiotics.

It is easily cleared up with Canesten cream, the combination of pessary and cream are best, as they reach the infection deep down, if its really bad a one off dose of oral canesten clears it up really well. The cream should be used for two weeks, even if all symptoms have gone. If you and your wife have had intercourse while she has the infection, you should be treated as well, as even though you may have no symptoms whatsoever, you could still have it and pass it back to her. Symptoms you may notice are redness, itching or soreness on your penis.

Please remember, it is not a sexually transmitted disease in itself, though it can be passed that way. More likely she got it from one of the reasons above, it in no way indicates that your wife is having an affair.

Answer 5

thrush is easily treatable. she will need to get Caneston from the chemist. Its not a disease !!! She could have it because of some of the following......wearing polyester trousers,on antibiotics, having rough sex, thrush is a bacterial infection,men get it too so if you have been having unprotected sex with her then you will prob have it too(males usually have no symptoms) so you could be passing it back to her.

Get cream, make sure she can ''breathe'' down there,as being hot and sweaty just helps thrush go on and on. u get the cream on you too by the way, u have to if she has it or it will be a forever problem. Everyone gets it....iv had it loads, its no big deal. Just totally unbearable and better treated quick.

Answer 6

I've never had thrush, but have heard women can get it from taking antibiotics. It's caused by bacteria. Babies sometimes get it in their mouths because they're drinking from bottles. That's what I know about thrush.

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my wife has got a disese called thrush what is this ? and how did she get it?

Answer 8

Maybe you did'nt wash your 'wotsit' before you made love and gave her thrush!
Its a yeast infection and many woman get it during their menst cycle, sometimes every month!
If she has it in her mouth, she should see a doc for perscription to clear it up and to double check there is no other illness.

Answer 9

It's not a disease, it's just a yeast problem and easily treated! Has she been on antibiotics recently? They often cause thrush

Answer 10

thrush is not a std so don't worry you can get it from bubble bath washing powders man made knickers you should stick to cotton antibiotics do cause thrush too i just got something for mine after i had a infection get her to drink plenty of cranberry juice

Answer 11

Oral thrush is a disorder caused by infection of the mouth with the fungus (yeast) Candida albicans.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top

The mouth normally contains many microorganisms. One of these normal microorganisms is the fungus Candida albicans, which is the same fungus associated with vaginal yeast infections or other Candida infections. The growth of Candida is normally kept under control by the presence of normal bacteria.

Uncontrolled overgrowth of Candida in the mouth may be caused by factors that reduce the natural resistance, such as illness, stress, long-term use of corticosteroids or medications that suppress the immune system, and immune disorders such as (AIDS).

It may also be caused by conditions that upset the balance of normal microorganisms in the mouth. This is most commonly associated with use of antibiotics, but it may also occur with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and with the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy or the use of birth control pills.

Oral thrush is most common in infants and toddlers, in the elderly, and in people who are debilitated or whose immune system has been suppressed by disease or medical treatments.

Thrush in infants is common and is usually not associated with other diseases. Infant thrush that resists treatment or recurs frequently should raise suspicions for an underlying disorder.

In adolescents, young adults, and middle age adults, an oral Candida infection should always be viewed as a possible symptom of an underlying medical problem, such as diabetes or HIV infection, and should be evaluated.

Symptoms Return to top

* Ulcer/skin lesion in the mouth (usually on the tongue or inner cheeks)
o Painful
o Slightly raised area
o Creamy white appearance
o May appear curd-like ("cottage cheese" appearance)
* Dry mouth

Signs and tests Return to top

An examination of the mouth by the health care provider or dentist shows distinctive lesions of the mouth, tongue, or cheeks. Lesions are easily brushed away revealing a reddened, tender area that may bleed slightly.

A microscopic examination of tissue from a lesion can confirm Candida infection, but usually the diagnosis is made by simple physical examination.

Treatment Return to top