The Symptoms of Thrush And What It Is
First things first – what is thrush?
The fungi Candida albicans is the common cause of thrush. An infection that occurs in warm, moist areas of the body, it is most typically seen on the skin, inside the mouth and around the genitals. As daunting as this may sound, thrush is an easily treatable condition.
The symptoms of thrush can vary from person to person – so don’t worry if you feel alone in your experience. Everybody has a different body, just remember that.
Well why have I got it, I wash all the time!?
Many women believe that thrush is caused by being unhygienic. This is not true; if anything, women who clean themselves too much are more at risk as they may be washing away the friendly bacteria that keep our natural balance just right.
Thrush can appear at any time, in many forms and with varying symptoms…. sounds complicated, huh?
Well it’s not – thrush is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is consider the symptoms you’re experiencing, where you’re experiencing them and in some cases, why.
What symptoms should I expect if I do have it?
Let’s look at vaginal thrush – we’ll list off both the common and more severe symptoms and see where you fit in.
The more common symptoms of vaginal thrush can include:
- Itching and soreness around the entrance to your vagina.
- Pain during sex.
- A stinging sensation when you pee.
- Vaginal discharge – Although vaginal discharge isn’t always present in every case of thrush, when it is, the discharge is usually odourless and can be thick and white, a bit like cottage cheese.
In more severe cases, or where you’ve tried to ignore it for too long, expect to experience one, or all of the below:
- Redness of the vagina and vulva (the bit inside)
- Cracked skin around the entrance to the vagina
- Swelling of the vagina and vulva
About the Author: Maria Bantellis is a health writer on fungal conditions covering topics such as the Symptoms of Thrush
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