Question 1

how to cure a vaginal thrush?

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Presuming you are: An adult, usually oral antifungal medications are prescribed by your physician. Topical creams may help if needed.Oral is more effective though.

Question 2

is daltacort any use for vaginal thrush?

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Daktacort: As one of its ingredients it contains an antifungal and should work against vaginal thrush.

Question 3

what causes recurrent bouts of vaginal thrush?

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Doctor can evaluate: When a teen girl or a woman gets repeated vaginal Candida infections, she can be evaluated to see what might be the problem. Sometimes it is a pH (how much acidity is there) imbalance in the vagina, a decrease in &quot;normal flora&quot; (the healthy bacteria that live in the vagina), an immune system problem (inability to prevent yeast overgrowth), a diabetes/sugar problem, etc...

Question 4

think i have vaginal thrush for moe than a year?

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Thrush = yeast: First, get care to make sure the diagnosis is correct. Other things can cause vulvar itching, vaginal discharge, or other symptoms like yeast (thrush). If truly thrush, get checked for underlying problems like diabetes and HIV. Also, some yeast infections are resistant to the main treatments, the "azole" medications, but effective alternatives are availalbe. Good luck!

Question 5

types of creams for vaginal thrush?

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Many: Monistat and vagisil are two popular brands. There will be an entire row of options at the pharmacy.

Question 6

can i wash vaginal thrush with dettol?

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NO: That is a yeast infection and you must see your doc.

Question 7

is vaginal thrush a symptom of a herxheimer reaction?

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No: Vaginal thrush usually reflects imbalance of microbial floara in the vagina, usually induced by antibiotic treatment.

Question 8

would i be able to have vaginal thrush without itching?

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Not usually: Yeast causes itching and or burning in most cases, your gyn can do a culture to see exactly what u have.

Question 9

candidiasis (vaginal thrush). does having daily sex make it better or worse?

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Often worse: The "headquarters" of yeast, usually candida albicans, is in the bowel. Vaginal treatment is inadequate. You need to see a physician who is familiar with the diagnosis of "yeast syndrome". Yeast in the bowel feeds on sugar so there is a strong association with diet. Sometimes fermentation in the bowel gives rise to "growling and bubbling" that is even audible.

Question 10

i keep getting vaginal thrush how do i prevent it and what medication should i take?

Accepted Answer

Investigate: There are many reasons for recurrent bouts of vaginal thrush such as sugar intake,soap,oral contraceptives frequent antibiotics or your immune system.Best would be to see your GP for a detailed history and tests if required.OTC products are available from chemist but best would be to find out why you are having recurrences.
Good luck

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