Curd discharge and other symptoms: odor, itching

Vaginal secretions are normally transparent, sometimes slightly whitish or yellowish, their consistency varies from watery to mucous. Its quantity varies slightly depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle. Discharges secreted by the glands of the genitals perform a protective function in the female body, eliminating infectious agents and moisturizing the walls of the tubular structures of the genitals, preventing them from sticking together. Healthy women practically do not feel discharge from the genital tract, they are not bothered by itching and an unpleasant odor. But sometimes there is a cheesy discharge from the vagina or leucorrhoea. This process is often accompanied by itching, hyperemia and swelling of the external genitalia, brings noticeable discomfort and is the most common complaint when visiting a gynecologist.

Such discharge most often appears from the genital tract in persons of both sexes, but sometimes it can appear from other natural openings, the wall of which is covered with a mucous membrane.

What does cheesy discharge mean?

The discharge, which looks like flakes of poorly squeezed cottage cheese, indicates that the mucous membrane of the natural opening has been colonized by yeast fungi of the genus Candida (Latin Candida). These representatives of opportunistic flora are found in minute quantities in the microbiocenosis of the mucous membranes and on the skin of most healthy people. However, under favorable conditions for them - a decrease in the number of beneficial bacteria that inhibit their development, the fungi immediately begin to multiply unhindered, causing a disease - candidiasis of the mucous membranes or thrush. This is the most common cause of leucorrhoea, ¾ of women encounter candidiasis throughout their lives, and the number of requests for help on this matter, according to world medical statistics, is steadily growing.

Is there always a cheesy discharge with thrush? – visitors to Internet sites are interested. Not necessarily, much depends on the place where the fungi have settled. Their colonies can look like a thick white coating or a whitish translucent film, for example, on the tongue; as multiple white dots, for example, on the tonsils; as liquid white discharge resembling sour milk or fresh sour cream. However, accumulating in the folds of the skin, they form cheesy lumps. The color of the discharge with candidal monoinfection is always white, shades of a different color indicate a mixed, so-called mixed infection.

Lactobacilli or Doderlein bacilli are beneficial flora of the vaginal mucosa and make up 90-95% of the microorganisms inhabiting it in fertile women. They provide an acidic environment in the vagina and inhibit the development of fungal and other pathogenic flora. However, under certain conditions, lactobacilli begin to multiply intensively. This ecological situation in the vagina is called Doderlein syndrome or cytological vaginitis. Its symptoms are very similar to thrush - the same white discharge of a curdled consistency, itching, hyperemia and swelling of the external genitalia.

Causes curd

The presence of leucorrhoea, similar to lumps of cottage cheese, is always caused by an imbalance in the microbial ecosystem of the vagina or mucous membranes of other organs.

Vaginal discharge is characteristic both of a decrease in the number of lactobacilli, which leads to the development of fungal or mixed flora, and of an abnormal increase in their number, which causes overproduction of lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide, and an overly aggressive environment leads to the destruction of vaginal epithelial cells (cytolysis).

So, the cause of pathological discharge is a change in the acidity of the vaginal environment; the color and smell are affected by the additional presence of certain pathogens in it - bacteria or parasites.

Some women are bothered by cheesy discharge after sex. In this case, sexual intercourse provoked the appearance of candidiasis symptoms. Leucorrhoea may appear immediately after contact or after some time. If the discharge continues to appear, then either your partner “threw” you fungal flora, or sex “awakened” a dormant infection. Normally, discharge after sex can be more abundant, this is a protective reaction of the body to the influx of foreign substances. The consistency of the mucus discharge can be thicker with whitish or yellowish clots, the color is white, but the cheesy structure is no longer normal.

Complaints about cheesy discharge after suppositories are common. The reasons for this can be very different, from quite harmless - the release of remnants of suppositories, which are also white and can be interpreted as cheesy. They are usually not abundant, come out immediately after use, for example, in the morning, after using suppositories before bed. The release of remnants is not accompanied by unpleasant sensations and does not last long.

If the discharge is accompanied by itching or burning, then perhaps the suppositories have caused an allergic reaction, and the drug needs to be replaced.

If the cheesy discharge is persistent, profuse and accompanied by other symptoms of thrush, then depending on the type of suppositories, the reasons may also differ.

According to the instructions for the drug, curdy discharge after Hexicon suppositories should not appear, however, many women complain about their appearance.

Firstly, the reason may be the use of the drug for other purposes. The active substance of Hexicon is not effective in cases of thrush, so if a woman was self-medicating candidiasis, it could only get worse as a result.

Secondly, although the suppositories themselves do not affect the vaginal microbiocenosis, the presence of pathogenic microbes disrupts it, and after treatment it is almost always necessary to restore it, otherwise candidiasis develops.

Curdy discharge after Betadine, Lomexin and Zalain suppositories may rather indicate the development of Doderlein syndrome, since the drugs are intended to treat candidiasis. Perhaps there was excessive zeal or an overdose of the drug, the treatment was supplemented by the use of intimate hygiene products with an increased level of acidity. There is also a possibility of re-infection if the rules of therapy are violated, for example, unprotected sex during treatment with an infected partner. The manufacturer's instructions do not exclude the development of resistance of microorganisms to drugs in some cases.

Curdy discharge after Metrogyl gel and suppositories based on Metronidazole is possible according to the manufacturer's instructions, since this active substance has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect. After these drugs, a course of antimycotics and restoration of normal vaginal microflora is recommended.

In general, if the use of a drug prescribed by a doctor has led to undesirable consequences, then you need to contact a doctor with the question of the ineffectiveness of the treatment. Perhaps it is necessary to replace the drug or undergo a more thorough examination. If this is the result of self-medication, then, all the more so, you need to contact a doctor and find out the cause of the disease, and not guess on coffee grounds, since the ecology of the vagina can be disrupted both in the direction of reducing lactobacilli, and in the opposite direction.

The causes of cytolytic vaginitis or vaginosis (Doderlein syndrome) are still hypothetical. Its occurrence is blamed on an excess of menstrual glucogen, which is a nutrient for lactobacilli, the use of suppositories with these microorganisms, which are prescribed to normalize the vaginal microflora, intimate hygiene products with high acidity (pH below 4.5), spermicidal local and hormonal contraceptives, and also - such pathology is susceptible to lovers of douching for hygienic purposes.

The microflora of the mucous membranes of other organs differs from the vaginal microflora in composition, and the cause of discharge of a curd-like consistency is mainly candidiasis.

It is believed that one fifth of chronic runny noses are caused by the development of fungal flora in the nasal passages. Fungal spores enter the nose with air, from the mouth, and can be brought in by dirty hands. Penetrating through microcracks in the mucous membrane, they coexist well with many other opportunistic microbes and do not make themselves known for years, but under favorable conditions they begin to multiply and quickly colonize the nasal passages. They can spread further, causing candidal tonsillitis. The reverse path from the throat to the nasal passages is also possible.

Fungal flora can develop in the urinary tract, in the intestines, on the skin of the nipple in nursing mothers, in most cases - in the first time after childbirth, but the fungus almost never gets into the milk ducts, since it is washed out with the flow of milk.

A well-known cause of activation of fungal flora is taking antibacterial drugs, which have a detrimental effect on both pathogenic and beneficial bacteria. Many people note cheesy discharge from the vagina, urethra, and the presence of white flakes in the feces with intestinal dysbacteriosis after antibiotics.

What diseases cause white curdy discharge?

The first signs of thrush of the mucous membranes look like an easily removable whitish film on the tonsils, tongue, gums, under which there is an erosive or erythematous surface. Thick white discharge or liquid with lumps and flakes of a curdled fraction appears from the genitourinary tract. The mucous membrane of the genitals is irritated with noticeable swelling, in the acute stage of the disease itching is felt, especially pronounced during and immediately after hygiene procedures. Emptying the bladder is accompanied by discomfort - from tingling to burning pain.

White cheesy discharge, accompanied by similar accompanying symptoms, is also observed in Doderlein syndrome, when painful itching, hyperemia, looseness and swelling of the vaginal wall are caused by the lysis of its epithelial cells.

Diarrhea and cheesy white flakes in the feces are typical for non-invasive intestinal candidiasis, when opportunistic fungi begin to actively multiply under favorable conditions (intestinal dysbacteriosis). It often develops as a complication of peptic ulcer disease or after a course of antibacterial, hormonal, or chemotherapy. In addition to diarrhea, with candidal dysbiosis, patients complain of sudden abdominal pain, rumbling in the abdomen, flatulence, and a feeling of incomplete bowel movement. Acne may appear on the face, urticaria all over the body, and the oral cavity, skin around the anus, and genitals in women are often affected.

Various shades of cheesy discharge are characteristic of mixed infections, when, against the background of a decrease in the number of Doderlein bacilli, in addition to fungal flora, bacterial, pathogenic or opportunistic flora also develops.

A yellowish tint of the discharge may appear when candidiasis becomes chronic, and also traces of white cheesy discharge on underwear, drying up and taking the form of dirty yellow crusts.

When candidiasis is combined with bacterial or viral infections, often sexually transmitted, orange or yellow cheesy discharge appears. For example, this color is typical for a combination of candida with ureaplasma, gonococci, chlamydia. In such cases, the discharge has an unpleasant odor. Acute infections can be accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, fever, itching and swelling of the external genitalia and Bartholin's glands, painful urination.

Curdy greenish discharge indicates the presence of pus in the curdy discharge. Such discharge may be signs of a purulent inflammatory process in the appendages (salpingitis, oophoritis, salpingo-oophoritis). Acute processes are accompanied by an increase in body temperature, pain above the pubis, radiating to the lower back and thigh. Discharge is usually abundant. In greenish discharge of a curdy consistency, along with Candida, pyogenic bacteria can be sown - Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and / or Escherichia coli, Proteus. Yellow-green discharge is characteristic of bacterial vaginosis (gardnerellosis), gray-green or yellow-green abundant foamy mass - for trichomoniasis.

Gray cheesy discharge may be present with non-specific vaginitis, with the development of this process and the peeling of the surface of the vaginal epithelium, impurities of pus appear and the discharge acquires a greenish tint, if ulcers or erosions appear on the epithelium, then brown cheesy discharge with an admixture of dried blood may appear. The presence of coagulated blood may also indicate hormonal status disorders.

And small inclusions of fresh blood, appearing as pink curdy discharge, can be symptoms of cervical erosion in combination with thrush, an ascending inflammatory process caused by specific infections and affecting the uterus.

In acute inflammatory processes, strong, thick, cheesy discharge is observed, while in chronic inflammation, it is more sparse.

Benign uterine tumors (polyps, fibroids), malignant tumors, endometrial hyperplasia in combination with candidiasis can be the reason why a woman has cheesy discharge with blood, both dried (brownish) and fresh (pinkish, with streaks).

An admixture of blood in curdled urethral discharge in men can be observed with intense inflammation of the urethra, stones and sand in the urinary tract, with nephritis, a brownish color of clotted blood can indicate a malignant process in the genitourinary organs.

The same color of discharge can be a symptom of different pathologies and is not in itself a diagnostic marker, however, the presence of such signs indicates trouble and is a reason for examination for diagnosis and prescription of adequate treatment.

Curdy discharge, itching and burning are not life-threatening, but seriously reduce its quality, causing significant discomfort. Any patient wants to get rid of such symptoms as quickly as possible, however, the cause that caused them must be treated, and self-administration of drugs without modern diagnostics and examinations can only worsen the situation.

If the patient has abdominal pain and cheesy discharge from the genitourinary organs, this indicates that the inflammatory process has spread to deeper organs. The nature of pain in acute inflammation is periodic strong contractions, in chronicity - the abdomen constantly aches above the pubis and / or in the lower quadrants on the sides, radiating to the lumbar region. The intensity of pain is moderate.

In addition to abdominal pain, there may be fever, weakness, discomfort when going to the toilet and during coitus. After intercourse, the intensity and amount of discharge increases.

Curdy discharge with an odor indicates acute inflammation or a severe exacerbation of a chronic process. The duration of the pathological process leads to destructive changes in the vaginal epithelium. Blisters filled with whitish and thick contents appear on it, which burst and bleed, changing the color of the discharge to pinkish. Discomfort in the affected area (burning and aching pain) increases.

Curdy discharge with a sour smell is typical for thrush in the acute phase. When affected by Candida, the infectious process most often develops and exists for a long time on the surface of the epithelium of the oral cavity or genitals, without spreading further. The human body restrains further penetration of the infection for some time, not having the strength to completely suppress the infection and restore balance. Strengthening the immune status can lead to recovery, however, more often the process becomes chronic.

Curdy discharge with a fishy smell is typical for the addition of a bacterial infection. In diseases such as non-specific vaginitis (gardnerellosis), mycosis of the nasopharynx, candidal urethritis, various pyogenic bacteria are present in the bacterial culture, giving the discharge a very unpleasant odor. Discharge in combination with pathogens of specific sexually transmitted infections also has a characteristic rotten odor.

Curdy discharge without odor and itching is typical for a chronic process, when fungi affect deeper layers of the epithelium. Then the cells of the epithelial surface are renewed, the discharge becomes scarce, pain and itching pass. However, symptoms in the form of minor white flakes in the folds of the skin, dirty yellow crusts on underwear and pads continue to appear. This condition, although it does not cause significant discomfort, is not the norm. The balance is very unstable and any event that reduces immunity leads to a relapse.

Curdy discharge from the nipple, similar to colostrum, in women (not during lactation), as well as in men, in most cases causes galactorrhea. It affects people with pituitary pathologies, decreased thyroid function, and those suffering from bronchogenic cancer. Taking certain medications and herbs can contribute to hyperprolactinemia.

Candida infection of milk ducts is extremely rare, when the patient has a blooming mycosis of the skin of the breast and nipple. However, such a development cannot be completely ruled out. Only laboratory diagnostics can accurately determine the cause of the anomaly.

Curdy nasal discharge indicates candidiasis of the nasal passages. It can appear in a person suffering from frequent runny noses, excessive dryness of the nasal mucosa, fungal infection of the oral cavity or pharynx. Symptoms of fungal rhinitis are similar to common colds, only the appearance of the discharge differs.

Curdy discharge from the tonsils is typical for so-called fungal tonsillitis or candidal tonsillitis. A white or yellowish-white coating is visible on the tonsils, cheeks, palate, and tongue, accompanied by discomfort in the throat and an unpleasant odor in the mouth. The course is often asymptomatic, although the temperature may rise, malaise, and other symptoms characteristic of acute respiratory viral infections may appear. Often develops in childhood after viral infections.

Curdy discharge from the urethra is a symptom of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), which often coexists with inflammation of the genitals and cystitis. The anatomy of the female genitourinary organs is such that it is possible to figure out where the discharge comes from only on a gynecological chair, and isolated urethritis is extremely rare, usually it is combined with inflammation of the vagina. The main symptom that suggests that thrush has developed in the urethra is discomfort when urinating.

White cheesy discharge in men is usually caused by candidal urethritis, the smell of such discharge is sour. Sometimes they can be mixed with blood, the amount of which is directly proportional to the intensity of the inflammatory process, or have color shades characteristic of pus or mixed infections. In men, cheesy discharge accumulates on the head, under the foreskin, causing itching and inflammation of the head of the penis or prepuce. Emptying the bladder is painful, in the morning the edges of the outlet are often stuck together.

Curdy discharge in women of any intensity with or without itching and odor is not a normal variant and, at a minimum, indicates the development of candidal vulvovaginitis. In recent years, more and more cases of long-term chronic recurrent forms of the disease have been registered.

Curdy vaginal discharge may not appear constantly. In different phases of the menstrual cycle, its intensity may fluctuate from practically absent to very strong and thick, for example, after sexual intercourse.

Some patients notice that cheesy discharge and delayed menstruation are somehow connected and appeared almost simultaneously. Thrush itself does not affect the regularity of the menstrual cycle, however, if the inflammatory process is ascending and the ovaries and uterus are affected, then disturbances in the production of sex hormones are quite likely, which will affect the regularity of the cycle; also, malfunctions of the immune system, long-term use of certain medications can be simultaneous provocateurs of both hormonal disorders and vaginal dysbacteriosis, and therefore, thrush.

It is known that women may also notice heavier discharge at the time of ovulation (approximately in the middle of the menstrual cycle). Usually, these are mucous discharges that do not cause any discomfort, just more abundant than on other days, sometimes even traces of blood are considered a normal variant. However, white cheesy discharge in the middle of the cycle indicates that a woman has candidiasis and the need to visit a gynecologist, even if they are not accompanied by any other symptoms - nothing hurts, does not itch, and does not emit a smell. This period of hormonal surge is simply a provoking factor for exacerbation of the chronic process, especially if cheesy discharge during ovulation appears monthly.

The same applies to the period before and after menstruation, when vaginal mucus secretion usually also increases. White cheesy discharge before and after menstruation is not a normal variant, unless it is a one-time situation after gastronomic excesses - too much sweet or spicy.

Pregnancy predisposes to the development of thrush, so cheesy discharge during pregnancy is not uncommon, and at any stage of gestation. As soon as the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterine wall, there is a natural decrease in immunity, preventing the rejection of a foreign object. White cheesy discharge during pregnancy in the early stages is caused by a change in the immune and hormonal status of the expectant mother. During this period, latent specific and non-specific infections can "raise their heads", then the discharge acquires a yellowish, greenish, grayish tint and emits an unpleasant odor. Discomfort appears in the form of itching, burning, painful urination. This problem must be voiced at an appointment with a gynecologist, who will do the necessary tests and prescribe treatment.

However, an increase in mucous (but not cheesy) white discharge at the beginning of pregnancy is quite normal. It is caused by increased secretion of sex hormones and performs a protective function.

White, cheesy, odorless discharge during pregnancy can appear at any stage and be caused by the same reasons as in a normal state. It is especially worth paying attention to your taste preferences, which are a significant trigger for the appearance of thrush. Perhaps a simple optimization of the daily diet will help get rid of cheesy discharge in just two or three days. Other methods of self-medication during pregnancy should not be practiced and, if the discharge is persistent, you need to share your problem with your doctor.

Many children encounter candidiasis from birth, having been infected by an infected mother, by the staff of the maternity hospital, by household means when hygiene rules are not observed, since these fungi can be found everywhere. More often, the disease develops in premature babies and those with weakened immunity. Curdy discharge in an older child is usually caused by the proliferation of its own fungi in a favorable state of the body. The causes and risk factors are similar to those in adults. Most often, candida affects the mucous membrane of the oral cavity in childhood, but there is also damage to the genitourinary organs, both in girls and boys.

Fungal glossitis, stomatitis, tonsillitis are accompanied by discomfort in the mouth, whitish or slightly yellowish coating on the tongue, gums, tonsils. The child begins to eat poorly, to be capricious. The temperature is usually normal. Often appears after a course of antibiotic therapy.

White, curdy discharge from the child's genitals causes itching, swelling and redness. White curdy flakes are found in the contents of the potty with frequent diarrhea as a result of candidal dysbacteriosis. The adjacent skin in the groin, mouth area, and anus is often affected.

Prolonged cheesy discharge in a child that is difficult to treat should be a reason for a thorough examination for hormonal, metabolic and immune disorders.

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Risk factors

The appearance of cheesy discharge is facilitated by immunosuppression, which occurs against the background of viral infections and chronic diseases, stress, physical and mental overexertion, poor nutrition, vitamin deficiency, taking medications that suppress the immune system, as well as trauma to the mucous epithelium.

At risk are people with endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus); changes in hormonal status - pregnant women; people undergoing hormone therapy; taking hormonal contraceptive pills.

The likelihood of cheesy discharge increases with the use of intimate hygiene products with high acidity, regular douching, daily wearing of synthetic underwear, tight clothing that injures the genitals.

Risk factors include frequent changes of sexual partners, the presence of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, and intestinal candidiasis.

The appearance of thrush is provoked by the consumption of alcohol and coffee, the predominance of spicy dishes, confectionery and flour products in the diet.

Workers in fruit and vegetable production, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, and those producing other biologically active substances are exposed to professional risk.

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Pathogenesis

Yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida are considered opportunistic microorganisms that are found in small quantities in microbial associations on the skin and mucous membranes of most people.

The decisive role in the mechanism of development of thrush is given not so much to the invasion of the pathogen, but to the state of the patient's body. Research has established that the pathogenic properties of fungi are activated when the body loses the ability to maintain and restore the dynamic balance of its systems.

The question of whether candidiasis is transmitted sexually has not yet been resolved. The following facts speak against it: for every ten women with urogenital candidiasis, there is only one man; candidiasis is detected in sexual partners of sick women only in 5-25% of cases. In addition, women who are not sexually active and small children also suffer from thrush. Most patients with chronic recurrent thrush are also diagnosed with intestinal candidiasis, and the fungi isolated from the feces are identical to vaginal ones. However, at present, the possibility of sexually transmitted infection is not denied by most specialists.

Candidiasis of the mucous membranes most often develops in the genitourinary organs - in female patients, the vagina and vulva are affected, in male patients - the foreskin and head of the penis, in childhood - the oral cavity.

There are 163 known species of Candida fungi, pathological changes in the human mucous membranes are caused by only a few species, among which the dominant role belongs to Candida albicans (found in 80-90% of cases). Adhesins have been identified in fungi of this species, which ensure their adhesion (adhesion) to the epithelial surface of the mucous membranes, especially in alkaline and slightly acidic environments. Oligosaccharides have been found in the cell wall of the fungi, which suppress the cellular immunity of the "host". The products of the fungi's vital activity are lipolytic enzymes that destroy fats, and acidic proteases that destroy proteins. Under conditions of homeostasis disturbance, Candida albicans is activated and colonizes the mucous membranes, adhering to the cell surface in the form of a yeast phase. Penetrating deeper into the tissue, the fungi from the yeast phase are modified into the mycelial phase (chronization of the process).

The mechanisms that ensure adhesion are still under study, but it is known that adhesion of yeast cells to the mucous membrane epithelium occurs more intensely when they are in the stationary phase than when they begin to grow and multiply.

Candida fungi are aerobic microorganisms that require oxygen. Temperature conditions from 21 to 37℃ and an environment rich in glycogen are favorable for their reproduction.

The pathogenesis of cytological vaginitis or vaginosis has not been studied in detail, however, its result is known - the appearance of cheesy discharge as a result of the destruction of the vaginal epithelium by aggressive waste products of an excessive amount of lactobacilli - lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide.

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Diagnostics curd

When a patient is bothered by cheesy discharge, the main diagnostic method is laboratory diagnostics - microscopy of the smear contents is performed, as well as its sowing on a nutrient medium, through which the species of the main and accompanying pathogens of the infectious process, their sensitivity to drugs, and cytological examination are determined.

A general assessment of the patient's health is carried out, for which mandatory clinical blood and urine tests, stool tests for dysbacteriosis are prescribed, and the blood sugar level, thyroid hormone levels are examined, and the presence of HIV infection and syphilis is excluded. If possible, a polymerase chain reaction of a smear of secretions and stool is prescribed.

It may be necessary to examine the condition of the epithelial surface of the vulva, vagina and visible part of the cervix and their vessels using colposcopy. If necessary, an ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs is prescribed.

If fungal tonsillitis is suspected, pharyngoscopy is performed; in case of intestinal candidiasis, an endoscopic examination with biopsy is performed.

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Differential diagnosis

Vaginal cheesy discharge in candidiasis is distinguished by microscopic examination from similar discharge in Doderlein syndrome. In the first case, leukocytosis (a sign of inflammation) and yeast fungus in excess of the norm are detected in the smear, as well as a small number of lactobacilli (Doderlein bacilli).

In the second, there is usually no leukocytosis; high acidity of the environment; lysis of epithelial cells; a large number of lactobacilli are detected.

The presence of sexually transmitted infections and oncological pathologies is also excluded.

Candidal lesions of the oral cavity are differentiated from herpetic stomatitis, fusospirochetosis, and of the throat - from diphtheria, tonsillitis and pathological modifications of the pharynx accompanying blood diseases.

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Complications and consequences

Thrush does not pose an immediate threat to the patient's life. However, mycosis or mixed infection develops against its background with a decrease in immunity, which, in turn, can be provoked by quite serious diseases associated with metabolism and hormonal disorders. Therefore, when persistent cheesy discharge appears, it is imperative to find out the reason for its appearance.

Long-term ignoring of pathological symptoms can result in chronic forms of inflammatory processes, affecting an increasing number of organs and causing their destructive changes. The presence of thrush creates a favorable environment for secondary infection, the long-term consequences of which can be tissue necrosis or the development of sepsis.

In addition, such discharge progresses without treatment, produces an unpleasant odor, itches and causes great discomfort to patients.

Untreated mucosal candidiasis can spread to other organs, such as those located nearby and then further. For example, oral candidiasis will eventually affect the larynx, pharynx, nasal passages, esophagus and intestines, and then the genitourinary organs. Patients with a weakened immune system may develop a generalized infection, which can be fatal.

Chronic, long-term recurring vaginal candidiasis in women can spread upwards and affect the cervix, causing inflammation of other reproductive and urinary organs, which will result in persistent infertility. The combination of candidiasis with other genital infections is especially dangerous.

The same applies to male patients - ascending infection, spreading to the prostate gland and vas deferens, can lead to infertility and impotence. Constant irritation of the glans penis and prepuce can cause the development of phimosis and lead to the need for surgical intervention.

The presence of thrush causes unpleasant symptoms, discomfort in everyday and sexual life, and, ultimately, you can infect your partner.

Discharge of a curdled consistency is a sign of pathology, so the sooner the cause is identified and treatment is carried out, the fewer undesirable consequences can be expected in the future.

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Prevention

The main measure to prevent the appearance of cheesy discharge is to strengthen the immune system and correctly use antibiotics, hormonal and other drugs that affect it.

Following basic sanitary and hygienic rules will help to avoid the development of candidiasis in the oral cavity as much as possible.

Maintaining adequate intimate hygiene, timely treatment of chronic diseases, hormonal imbalances, sexually transmitted infections, wearing comfortable underwear made from natural fabrics will also play a role in preventing candidiasis.

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Forecast

Curdy discharge is not a life-threatening or disability-threatening symptom. And timely diagnosis and treatment, as well as a responsible attitude to your health will help avoid chronicity of the process and get rid of discharge forever.

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