Conditions
Thrush
There is definitely nothing to sing about with this condition, which affects 80% of women at least once in their lifetime. Not least because of its recurring tendency. However, men don’t get away lightly either, as they are also susceptible to the condition, but less commonly. This is because everyone has small amounts of Candida albicans, the yeast that causes thrush, present in their body. For women the symptoms may include irritation and, more noticeably, a cottage cheese discharge coming from their vagina. Likewise, men may experience inflammation and a similarly unpleasant discharge coming from their penis. Thrush can often go away without treatment, but there are many over-the-counter remedies on hand to help. However, in first time cases or if you’re suffering from a persistent yeast infection, it may be worth consulting your GP for advice.
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I have a rash top of my leg,which is itchy and there's some distcharge and a smell,have tried cream but it comes back, and there is also a red ring. What can I use to stop this?
Ring worm??? Go and get it checked out, you dont want what ever it is spreading.. 10 mins consultation with a Doc, will be a mountain of worry off your mind.. Just go...
Can you lose hair from thrush I am experiencing real bad brakage and carnt seem to get rid of thrush I don't no I it's linked
Hi, im 16 and I have recurring thrush! It's really annoying iv had tablet for it, cream and vaginal tablet and it still haven't gone :/ any other things I could do? !
After having a similar problem with recurring thrush as a teenager and the treatments not working, I eventually discovered that I was sensitive to the cream! Every time I put it on, I was actually making myself more sore and prolonging my symptoms. Once I stopped using it I got better quite quickly. Might be worth looking into?
you need to use the cream for a good two weeks after using the pessery...
I have thrush and it keeps recurring i have tried pessaries and cream but i still get it back a month or two later dont want to take antiobiotic,is there a cream or vitamin out there i could take,if u could give me someadvice that be great thank you or email me
You need to look up the Candida diet, its the only remedy that will completely get rid of thrush for good. It's a hard lifestyle plan to follow, but if you want to get rid of thrush it's the only way...
I've had like a white creamy discharge in my knickers for ages now and it gets so heavy sometimes that I have to wear liners or pads its also itchy too but the doctors have said that due to the discharge being present, I've been to the doctors twice and to my local GUM clinic twice and I did have BV the once but apart from that its all clear and I've been given the clear for thrush and STI's too, im not convinced though that this is normal and its horrible to have. can someone help me out as to what I can do please?:/
I have got a thrush in my vagina i have been for check ups and its all clear and they think its thrush it has become a habit for me to itch it and it gets very sore abit lumpy and its stinks sometimes i have had medication and they dont work , i wash myself with shower gel and i know it irritating it but need to make sure im clean lol and it wont go away what could it be?
get a second opion from new gp.
Wash with non perfumed products canesten do a cream wash that is made for intimate area Perfume products will make it worse also make sure your underwear is 100% cotton as other fabrics can irritate Hot baths irritate Tight clothing Also add cranberry juice to your diet helps with the PH balance Hope this helps you and you get sorted soon xx
Hi I'm very concerned about my mouth which is very sore dry tight, I did lick my lips a bit not not sure if this cud effect it, I find smiling embarrassing I feel it pulling my mouth inwards, myfamily take jokes dnnt even understand, went to doctor he cudnt work out either. Also my cheeks are falling at a rate that looks like my mouth is like a 90 year olds I'm 21! Even eating get properly exercising isn't helping vaseline I'm just soooo depressed over it I even thght I entered wana live.any advice wud help.
Stop licking them, it does make it worst. Find another g.p. If still no good, get a referral to see a dermitolgist... (skin specialist).
Hello. I'm 18 and ever since I was a little girl I had this itchiness on my private area. It's not really inside my vagina its just below it, on the skin really. I've been scratching to much to the point were my skin has gotten a bit dark. I know that if I scratch too much my skin will get tired of recreating the skin that was lost. There was a time were I got it cured but then it got worst. Can it be the material that I'm using or with what I'm washing it? Any recommendations will be grateful! Thank You.
Go to a GP. and get referred to see a Dermatologist that will give you the correct name of your issue and the correct medication to suit.. You have suffered a long time with this and 15 mins with a professional yur life time issue could be solved. Take care.
Hi i think i have thrush and there are some spots and they are really sore and itchy. It itchys mostly at night. I have been to mine doctors they have gave me 6 weeks of different tablets what worked for a bit and they also gave me cream what didnt work. Any adivce would be welcome.
Under foreskin is bright red, very itchy, and even stings. Gets flakey as well. Irritates when tip of penis rubs against clothes. Seems more severe than Thrush.
Jim, nice name, my man has same... Jim, go and see a GP. you may have picked up a infection in the skin, as you say its flaking.. Hold back on being intimate to protect your partner and head off the the Doc. Take Care Jim..
Doctors appointment Jim..
I have Thrush that won't go away despite me taking both the Canesten pill and cream. I have a really sore penis and have experienced a horrible discharge. Any help or home remedies would be a massive help.
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