Causes of Thrush
Thrush also referred to by the name Candida or commonly termed a 'yeast infection'. Thrush is most commonly caused by a type of fungus known as Candida albicans, Thrush occurs when this fungus multiplies.
Candida occurs naturally in the body, particularly in warm moist areas such as the mouth and genitals. It normally does not cause any problems as it is kept under control by the bodies immune system and other bacteria in the body. However some factors can cause the fungus to multiply leading to this infection.
Thrush is NOT a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because many people already have a small amount of candida in their bodies.
Thrush infections often appear in the mouth (oral thrush) or genitals. As Candida albicans is often found in the vagina, women often get thrush. However, the infection can also develop in men as well.
Thrush Treatment
Oral Treatment
Fluconazole is a popular oral antifungal treatment used for the treatment of Thrush. Always seek advice from your doctor before taking any course of non prescribed medication.
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Canesten Capsule An effective single dose treatment for vaginal thrush. Boxed-product Weight: 10g |
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Care Fluconazole Capsule A single dose treatment for vaginal thrush. It can also be used to treat male thrush. Contains the same active ingredient as Diflucan or Canesten Oral. Boxed-product Weight: 10g |
Topical Treatment
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Canesten Combi Pessary & Cream Clotrimazole. For women who have previously been diagnosed as suffering from vaginal thrush. Soothes & clears vaginal thrush. Canesten Combi Pessary & Cream clears the cause and symptoms of thrush. This pack contains a pessary to treat the cause of vaginal thrush and a tube of soothing cream for relief of the itching. Boxed-product Weight: 32 g |
Symptoms of Thrush
NHS Advice on Diagnosing Thrush
Recurring Thrush
Up to 75% of women can experience thrush at some time in their lives, up to half of those may experience thrush more than once!
It is not yet known what makes some women more prone to Thrush than others. Women with poorly controlled diabetes, or a seriously damaged immune system have an increased likelihood of developing the infection. Also those who are pregnant, or taking any type of antibiotic can also increase the likelihood of developing Thrush.
Around 5% of women may experience recurrent episodes of thrush, up to four or more episodes in any year. 1% of women may have Thrush almost continuously.
Baby Thrush
Healthy babies under two years old often get oral Thrush. It is most commonly found in babies around four weeks of age.
If a baby has oral thrush and the mother is breastfeeding, it is possible for the baby to pass a Thrush infection to the mother. A Thrush infection can then affect the nipples or breasts.
