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Itching for thrush: what to do, treatment
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Thrush is a rather unpleasant disease of the genitourinary system, which affects both men and women. It is caused by yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, which develops if the protective covers of the urogenital tract have lost the ability to resist pathogenic microorganisms. This is often observed against a background of reduced immunity, after taking antibiotics. Itching with thrush is one of the main symptoms of the disease, which gives a tangible discomfort to a person.
Than to remove an itch at a thrush during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, you can not use any drugs of systemic action. Therefore, in case of severe disease, and constant progression of the disease, it is recommended to resort to drugs of local action. Quite effectively cope with thrush candles.
You can also try cream and ointments that have a local effect, directly on the mucous membrane of the urogenital tract. This excludes the possibility of their penetration into the blood, respectively, the drugs do not affect the fetus. The likelihood of side effects is also significantly reduced. Itching can be removed and folk methods, homeopathy, herbs. Most often, decoctions, infusions, used for washing, douching.
Than to be washed away at a thrush at an itch?
You can use special products necessary for intimate hygiene. To do this, it is better to select special antiseptic, antifungal agents. Many prefer to use the decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs for washing, which quickly remove the inflammatory process, prevent the development of infection, relieve itching and other unpleasant sensations.
Medications
Medications should be taken with caution and only after a preliminary consultation with a doctor. This is the main precautionary measure, which will avoid numerous negative consequences.
The only permitted drug that is used in pregnancy is pimafucin. Often it is prescribed in the form of candles. This allows you to quickly eliminate symptoms. Many women are missing even one suppository to relieve symptoms, but it is necessary to undergo a full course of treatment (this is usually 3 days). Introduced one suppository at night, in the supine position. By morning, foam is formed, which covers the external genitalia, removing inflammation and itching. Some may require 2 courses.
The drug does not penetrate into the blood, but exerts a local effect. Therefore, it is safe for both the mother and the fetus. Pimafucin in tablets is taken if the fungus spreads and has already begun to colonize other biotopes, for example, the oral cavity, the intestine. Often appointed in the event that, despite the use of candles, the symptoms are not eliminated, but continue to progress. Also, tablets are prescribed for severe disease, severe symptoms.
In the absence of pregnancy, the drug can also be taken. Its effectiveness has been tested for years of clinical practice and a number of scientific and experimental developments.
Also, to eliminate itching with thrush, you can use natamycin. This drug, which is the main active substance of pimafucin. It can be taken in the form of tablets, one tablet 3-4 times a day. It is necessary to drink full course, otherwise its effectiveness decreases, and relapse of infection can develop. In the composition of pimafucin, this drug is more effective, since it additionally contains impurities that promote additional activation of the drug, enhance its effect.
Terzhinan is also often prescribed to eliminate itching. Treatment lasts up to 20 days. Produced in the form of tablets that are administered intravaginally. Before they must be moistened in water. The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy, because it has a teratogenic effect on the fetus.
Liverol is used on a tablet three times a day, or in the form of suppositories. The disadvantage of this drug is that it can cause irritation. With individual intolerance, which is observed often enough, itching may increase, redness, rashes on the mucous membranes or skin. In this case, you need to reduce the dosage, or completely stop taking the drug. Side effects also include headache, burning, dizziness, drowsiness.
Creams and ointments from itching with thrush
Such dosage forms as cream and ointment are used as the main or additional effect and are shown in severe forms of the disease. They also increase the effect of other agents and dosage forms. Applied with prolonged illnesses, the risk of generalization of the inflammatory process. Particularly effective in the localization of the inflammatory process in the area of the external genital organs, its spread to the entire crotch area, the anus. Applied for prevention and treatment.
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Clothrimazole-based cream
Clotrimazole quite effectively copes with the symptoms of thrush. It can be applied to the skin and mucous membranes. It is necessary to use a thin layer of the drug. The cream strengthens the effect of other substances and is often used as an additional remedy, against the background of taking tablets, rarely - suppositories. The drug can not be used during pregnancy and lactation, as it can cause an allergic reaction and an overdose, as well as other side effects. It is especially harmful in the first trimester. When an overdose is required, the immediate withdrawal of the drug, or the cessation of its effect, and additional treatment.
Candles for itching with thrush
The candles are quite effective. They are mainly prescribed by doctors, because they act locally, which allows you to achieve the desired effect in a short time. The active substance does not penetrate into the blood, therefore it does not have a toxic effect on the body. This avoids numerous side effects, significantly reduces the need for dosage, duration of treatment.
From thrush, doctors primarily try to prescribe pimafucin to know exactly what side effects will be minimal, or will be completely absent. The advantage of this remedy is that it acts gently and quickly, the visible results are noticeable after the first application. Candles last for a long time, therefore they are administered once a day - at night. The course of treatment ranges from 3 to 7 days.
It is also often prescribed candles fluconazole. This is a strong enough drug, which allows you to quickly get rid of itching, cure thrush. This is a strong antimycotic agent that acts against the fungi of the genus Candida, which are the main pathogens of the disease. The course is designed to introduce one suppository. Usually this is enough to eliminate all the symptoms of thrush, get rid of the pathological focus.
Folk treatment
Thrush can be cured and folk remedies. They are also used to prevent relapses.
It is good to wash or take sedentary baths. For this purpose, a decoction of softening action has proven itself well. Take the basin, cover its walls with a moderate amount of Vaseline or badger fat (during evaporation fatty components will soften the mucous membranes).
Top with a thin layer of dry flowers of chamomile, put a small bundle of flowering lavender. Cover with a towel, which will allow the main curative substances and plant extracts to come out and soak in glycerin. Separate boil the water. Allow the flowers to stay under the towel for 5-7 minutes, after which you can pour boiling water. We sit on the steam, legs and all available holes wrapped with a towel or blanket. After the steam ceases to stand out, you need to add boiling water or completely replace the water in the basin. After the procedure, you need to go to bed as quickly as possible, and warmly take cover. Because the procedure is necessary at night.
Also cream for lubricating the perineal region is recommended. To prepare, you need 50 grams of cocoa butter and as much propolis. Both products are melted on low heat with constant stirring, after which add a tablespoon of coconut oil, almond oil and glycerin. All this is thoroughly mixed and allowed to cool. After that, the remedy is used to lubricate the perineum after a careful toilet of the external genitalia.
You can try, along with local remedies, apply a mixture of systemic action that will have a positive effect on the entire body, strengthening the immune system and activating the defenses of the body.
To prepare the mixture it is recommended to take 100 grams of dried apricots, prunes, figs, raisins. They pass it all through a meat grinder, mix it. After this, add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon of ginger and nutmeg. Season with honey until smooth, thoroughly mixed.
Treatment of pruritus with yeast herbs
It eliminates the itching of the collision. For preparation take one large leaf of the plant, about 20-30 cm in length. Grind the obtained product, and the raw material is poured with 650-700 ml of boiling water. The vegetable-water mixture should be in the oven all night.
One part should be represented by plant raw materials, and it accounts for 10 parts of water. At one time, a tablespoon of medication is needed. Take it three times a day, the duration of the course is determined by the doctor.
Stevia works well. It can be taken for syringing, dandruff, and also taken internally. Stevia is a powerful immunostimulating agent that will increase immunity, eliminate inflammation. It stimulates the mucous membranes, increasing their efficiency and resistance to foreign microorganisms, resulting in an inflammatory process, therefore, itching will decrease. Usually a glass of boiling water is used about a tablespoon of the plant. If taken internally, you should drink a glass a day. Before this, the product must be filtered.
You can also use lavender. For washing, a small bouquet of flowering lavender is used, connected by a thread in the center. Bunch pour about 500 ml of boiling water, cook for 15 minutes. After this, dilute the resulting broth with warm boiled water, put in a bowl of boiled lavender bouquet and wash without using any medicines and cosmetics. It should be washed for about 15 minutes.
Homeopathy
It should be understood that the use of homeopathic remedies is not always possible, so it is advisable to initially consult with a leading specialist. Because its effect can be different, and not always favorable.
As an effective remedy for eliminating itching, apply a decoction of rose hips with rose petals. For starters take berries of dogrose, a little knead them, which will break through a dense shell and provide an improved yield of nutrients and vitamins in the broth. Pour cold water, bring to a boil, boil for about 5-7 minutes, after which add rose petals, and immediately remove the pan from the fire. Tightly covered with a lid, wrapped in warmth, or poured into a thermos bottle, insisted for another 20 minutes. It can be used for oral administration, as it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and vitamin remedy that stimulates immunity. Also used for douching and rinsing (after pre-filtering).
To restore the mucous membrane, as well as to eliminate burning, itching, painful sensations, use decoction of peony May and oak bark. These funds can also be used for lotions (applications on the itching zone). To do this, moisten in cooked broth gauze, put on the area of itching, on top put on disposable panties. It is recommended to lie for 15-30 minutes, after which you can remove the lotion and lubricate this area with a baby cream.
To soften the affected area and reduce discomfort, it is recommended to use a cream of different composition. As a basis, you can use a baby cream. Squeeze a small amount of cream, add 2-3 milliliters of glycerin (softens the skin and mucous membranes), add 3 drops of essential oil of fir and eucalyptus (have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect).
For oral administration, a strengthening agent is recommended that improves overall well-being. It stimulates the immune system, strengthens the body. For cooking, you need one lemon, 2 bananas, figs. All this is passed through a meat grinder, mixed with honey. Excess liquids can be removed. The remaining liquid can be drunk medicinal product. It is recommended to take 2-3 tablespoons per day.