An Explanation of Thrush Symptoms and How It Develops
The term thrush is widely used to describe various yeast infections caused by a form of fungi called Candida albicans that occur on the body – most dominantly, the skin and mucous membranes.
The body naturally hosts Candida, this meaning that it is forever present – when it multiplies this is when you may experience thrush and associated thrush symptoms.
How does it become thrush?
Candida is most commonly found in warm, moist areas such as the mouth and genitals.
It remains unnoticed as it is kept under control by the body’s natural bacteria and immune system – which defends the body against illness and infection.
However, the Candida can multiply and transpire into an infection based on changes in diet, general health and so on. This is when it becomes thrush.
What are the symptoms?
With vaginal thrush – which, on average will affect every woman at least once in her lifetime – one or more of the below symptoms may be experienced:
- 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 symptoms can include:
- Redness of the vagina and vulva
- Cracked skin around the entrance to the vagina
- Swelling of the vagina and vulva
About the Author :Maria Bantellis is a health writer with an in-depth knowledge of thrush symptoms and related yeast infections.
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