Yeast infection with nausea: Yeast Infection Treatment, Symptoms, Medicine, Causes

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Is It a Vaginal Yeast Infection or Something Else?

Every year, millions of cases of vaginitis (vaginal inflammation) affect women of all ages, but they are especially susceptible during the reproductive years.1 Fluctuating hormonal levels, bacteria, and sexual activities are just a few of the most common reasons women experience vaginal infections and discomfort. Knowing your body well and understanding your symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatment options will help you decide upon a course of action that is right for you.

How to identify a vaginal yeast infection

Not all women will experience noticeable symptoms of a yeast infection. If the infection is mild, the symptoms may be subtle. Knowing what’s normal for you will help you identify changes in your vaginal health. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms for the first time, consult your healthcare professional for a diagnosis. Most women have one or more of these yeast infection symptoms:

Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and vulva
Pain when urinating or having sex
Vulvar inflammation (redness, swelling, rash)
Vaginal pain, soreness, or burning
Vaginal discharge that may be thick, white, and lumpy like cottage cheese

The three most common forms of vaginitis are yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and trichomoniasis. Symptoms for all three can include some form of vaginal discharge, itching, and irritation, so it is important to understand how they are different so you can get the right treatment. Use the following information as a guide to help identify a vaginal yeast infection:2-5

Common Symptoms	Yeast Infection	Bacterial Vaginitis	Trichomoniasis
Itching/Irritation	Usually	Sometimes	Usually
Odor	None	Fishy or unpleasant	Musty or unpleasant
Discharge	Thick, white, cottage cheese-like	Thin, milky white or grey	Frothy, yellow-green
Burning	Usually	Rare	Usually
Common Treatments	MONISTAT®, other over-the-counter and prescription treatments	Prescription Antibiotics	Prescription Antibiotics

If you experience any of the following symptoms, ask a healthcare professional before using MONISTAT®, as they could be signs of another type of infection.

Fever
Chills
Rash or hives
Lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain
Nausea or vomiting
Foul-smelling or greenish/grayish vaginal discharge
Missed periods
Frequent urination, an urgent need to urinate or difficulty passing urine

Treating a Yeast Infection

If you know that it is a yeast infection from past experience and are familiar with the symptoms, you want an effective and convenient medicine – one that works at the site of the infection. Try MONISTAT®, the #1 OTC antifungal.

MONISTAT® comes in 3 doses: highest dose MONISTAT® 1, regular strength MONISTAT® 3, and low dose MONISTAT® 7. Regardless of which product you choose, you should begin to experience some symptom relief after 3 days, and complete relief in 7 days.

Highest Dose MONISTAT® 1 may be the perfect solution for busy women with active lifestyles. This powerful single-dose product is available in the Ovule® form for use day or night and will stay in place during daily activities, even during exercise.

Regular Strength MONISTAT® 3 is a great option for women who want a less concentrated treatment that provides consistent treatment and relief at moderate dosage levels.

Low Dose MONISTAT® 7 has smaller doses of the active ingredient evenly distributed throughout the week at bedtime. Only 7-day topical yeast infection treatments are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the treatment of yeast infections in pregnant and diabetic women (consult your healthcare professional).

Yeast Infection Complications

Sep 14, 2016

Eileen Bailey

Yeast infections might seem trivial, more a nuisance than a serious health problem. While that is true most of the time, you should be aware of potential complications.

Symptoms of a yeast infection include a white vaginal discharge resembling cottage cheese and burning, irritation and redness of the vaginal area. With more severe yeast infections, you might have swelling of the lips of the vagina.

Untreated yeast infections can sometimes get into the bloodstream. This is called candidemia. It is one of the most common bloodstream infections in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.

Invasive candidiasis occurs when the yeast infection affects other parts of the body including the blood, brain, and heart. This normally happens when an open sore is exposed to a yeast infection, and it isn’t usually related to vaginal yeast infections. With invasive candidiasis, you might have a fever and chills. It can cause serious health complications if not promptly treated.

Some people have treatment-resistant Candida yeast infections. Normally, a yeast infection should clear up in seven to 14 days with treatment. If your infection does not, you should contact your doctor to confirm your diagnosis and for further treatment.

Some women experience recurrent yeast infections, sometimes getting yeast infections several times per year. Some find yeast infections occur at or around their monthly period because of hormonal fluctuations. If you have recurrent yeast infections, your doctor might suggest taking maintenance medications for six months to prevent them from returning.

Many women develop yeast infections during pregnancy due to changing hormones and pH in the vagina. Treatments for yeast infections during pregnancy are limited to vaginal creams or suppositories. It might take longer — between 10 and 14 days — for a yeast infection to clear up during pregnancy. Oral yeast infection medications have not been proven safe during pregnancy.

Untreated yeast infections can lead to additional health problems. The area around your vagina might become inflamed, sore, or cracked. This can lead to skin infections. A long-term yeast infection can result in a lowered immune system and increase the chance that the yeast infection can spread to other parts of the body.

Some rare side effects of an untreated yeast infection include headaches, mood swings, mouth problems (thrush), fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems.

Yeast infections can change the pH level in your vagina, which can lead to difficulty conceiving. Sperm require a specific pH to survive, and the yeast infection could cause sperm to die before reaching the uterus or fallopian tube.

Recurrent or severe yeast infections can interfere with your monthly cycle. Yeast infections can cause your body to produce a false estrogen. Some women experience worsening of menstrual cramps or a disruption to their period.

If you believe you have a yeast infection, you should contact your doctor. Even if you are receiving treatment, should you experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, or chills, you should immediately call your doctor.

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Thrush in the mouth (candidiasis) develops as a result of infection of the mucous membrane with opportunistic fungi Candida albicans. The disease is often diagnosed in children and the elderly, due to the reduced activity of the protective functions of the body. From a sick person to a healthy person, the infection is transmitted by contact-household way. The disease has characteristic symptoms that should be a reason to visit a dentist as soon as possible. Treatment of thrush in the mouth should be comprehensive, self-medication in this case is fraught with serious complications. Our doctors will prescribe an effective therapy regimen based on the results of the tests and help get rid of the pathology in the shortest possible time.

General information

Oral thrush is an infectious disease that develops against the background of a fungal infection of the mucous membrane of Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a conditionally pathogenic microorganism that is an associate of the normal microflora of the body. However, when unfavorable factors concur, the fungus begins to multiply uncontrollably, causing pathological processes of various localization: skin, oral mucosa, vagina, etc. But one penetration of the fungus into the oral mucosa is not enough for the active development of the disease. Loose spores are easily removed from the mouth while eating, drinking, rinsing, etc. Pathology begins to develop when unfavorable factors coincide against the background of a decrease in the protective functions of the body.

Development factors

The development of oral thrush is facilitated by conditions in which the function of the immune system is suppressed, namely:

pregnancy;
prematurity, underweight newborn;
congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies;
active stage of pulmonary tuberculosis; malignant processes of any localization;
acute infectious processes;
frequent acute respiratory infections, SARS;
hormonal, endocrine disorders;
metabolic diseases;
chronic diseases of the digestive system;
uncontrolled intake of certain groups of medicines: antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids, hormone-containing drugs, cytostatics;
bad habits: smoking, alcohol abuse;
chronic injuries of the oral mucosa;
thermal, chemical burns;
unbalanced diet.

What does thrush look like in the mouth and what symptoms does it cause? After removal of plaque, a hyperemic dry mucosa is visible.

Other signs of pathology:

burning, itching, which increase during eating, drinking, talking;
dryness, discomfort, feeling of tightness in the mouth;
non-healing cracks on the lips, at the corners of the mouth;
sore throat when swallowing;
inflammation of the lymph nodes;
fever.

Thrush in a child’s mouth causes constant anxiety, lack of appetite, problems with sleep. In children, the disease occurs with more severe symptoms. It is important to start treatment in a timely manner, since oral candidiasis can turn into a chronic form, which is much more difficult to deal with and takes longer /

Complications

Complications of oral canidosis develop as a result of untimely or incorrect treatment:

Candidal esophagitis. Fungal infection of the walls of the esophagus, manifested by difficulty in swallowing, discomfort and pain in the chest. With a long course of pathology, severe beriberi develops, the patient’s condition worsens, and rapid weight loss occurs.
Candida tracheitis. It is characterized by a fungal infection of the trachea. Typical symptoms: dry painful cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, fever. If there is no treatment for the pathology, the fungus can spread to the internal organs.
Gastrointestinal candidiasis. Fungal infection of the stomach, intestines is accompanied by nausea, bouts of vomiting, general intoxication, abdominal pain.
Candidal sepsis. A general purulent infection that develops as a result of penetration into the bloodstream of a fungal pathogen and its metabolic products. Sepsis is a serious complication that, in the absence of emergency medical care, leads to death.

Diagnosis of oral candidiasis

If you have characteristic symptoms, you should see a dentist as soon as possible. The diagnosis is established by a specialist on the basis of a set of data;

patient complaints;
results of a dental examination;
laboratory data.

To determine the nature of the disease, laboratory diagnostics is prescribed, including the following tests:

Panoramic microscopy, which allows to detect Candida fungi in smears taken from the affected areas of the mucosa.
Bakposev, which allows you to identify not only the pathogen itself, but also its concentration.
Serological tests – intradermal allergy test for antibodies to Candida IgG / IgA.
PCR analysis of scrapings. The most accurate analysis that allows you to identify the pathogen and select the most effective treatment regimen.

How to treat thrush in the mouth

Treatment of thrush in the oral cavity is complex and should be carried out under strict medical supervision. The main methods to destroy the infection and get rid of the disease:

oral hygiene;
relief of pathological symptoms;
treatment of concomitant diseases;
strengthening immunity.

Effective drugs

Antifungal treatment is based on topical preparations. Ointments have proven themselves well:

“Nystatin”;
“Levorin”;
“Dekamin”;
Clotrimazole.

Sanitation of the oral cavity is carried out by regular rinsing with solutions of drinking soda, “Fukortsin”, “Iodinol”. Symptomatic treatment allows you to get rid of pain, burning, discomfort in the oral cavity. To do this, use ointments and gels with a cooling and analgesic effect. If candidiasis is complicated by the addition of a bacterial infection, systemic antibiotics are prescribed.

Physiotherapy

Effective auxiliary methods of complex treatment of oral thrush include physiotherapy procedures that:

enhance the effect of prescribed drugs;
accelerate recovery;
prevent the development of complications;
activate the protective functions of the body.

Physiotherapy for illness

electrophoresis with potassium iodide solution;
ultraviolet phototherapy;
laser therapy;
magnetotherapy.

Medical nutrition

Diet for oral candidiasis is an integral part of complex therapy, which allows you to speed up recovery and prevent complications. The main objectives of clinical nutrition:

stop the growth and development of yeast-like fungi;
to restore the own microflora of the mucosa;
to strengthen the immune system in order to prevent relapses.

The first thing that patients with diagnosed thrush need to fly to is to exclude carbohydrates from the diet, which are a favorable environment for the active life of a fungal infection. What foods are banned:

sweets;
bakery products;
milk, moldy cheeses;
fatty sauces;
smoked products;
canned food;
products containing artificial colors, preservatives, flavor enhancers;
carbonated soft drinks;
beer.

During the diet, emphasis should be placed on the following foods:

fresh vegetables, fruits with moderate sweetness, herbs;
lean meat, fish;
cereals: buckwheat, oatmeal, rice;
fermented milk products: cottage cheese, natural yoghurt;
butter, vegetable;
vegetarian soups.

Cooking is recommended using gentle methods: boil in water, steam, grill, oven. Do not forget about the drinking regimen. The daily norm is 1.5 – 2 liters of pure non-carbonated water. To improve the functioning of the digestive tract and strengthen the immune system, it is useful to consume juices from vegetables and fruits such as:

carrots;
tomatoes;
pumpkin;
cranberries.

Useful herbal teas from chamomile, sage, lavender. The drink must be at room temperature. To improve the taste, you can add a teaspoon of natural honey.

Prevention of oral thrush

Prevention of candidiasis includes:

A healthy lifestyle without bad habits.
High-quality, balanced nutrition that helps to strengthen the immune system and maintain the proper functioning of all organs and systems.
Visiting the dentist at least once every six months, timely treatment of dental diseases.
Professional oral hygiene every 6 to 12 months.
Proper care of dentures.
Strengthening the protective functions of the body: hardening, regular walks in the fresh air, moderate exercise, taking vitamin preparations, etc.

Author of material

Vavilova Victoria Vyacheslavovna

Member of the Professional Society of Orthodontists of Russia (StAR). He takes an active part in international congresses and conferences. He is a certified specialist in working with Incognito™ lingual braces systems, a certified specialist in working with Star smile aligners.

Thrush (vaginal candidiasis) – causes, symptoms and treatment

Burning and itching during urination, white discharge, discomfort during intimacy – those who have encountered thrush at least once will immediately recognize the appearance of this unpleasant disease. According to statistics, every third woman in the world periodically encounters thrush.

What is a thrush?

Thrush is a yeast-like fungal disease caused by fungi of the genus Candida. Candidiasis can affect the skin, internal organs, mucous membranes. In everyday life, thrush is called damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs.

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The presence of yeast-like fungi on the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines and vagina is the norm. But only if their number is small. They are classified as opportunistic pathogens. But if the colony of fungi begins to actively increase, the situation worsens, the stage of the active course of the disease begins. It is believed that Candida fungi are present in the microflora of 20% of women and do not cause any diseases.

In this regard, it is not entirely correct to talk about infection; the expression “activation of thrush” will be more accurate. The normal functioning of systemic immunity, the health of the skin and mucous membranes, the correct hormonal balance and normal metabolism inhibit the growth and development of a colony of fungi.

Causes of thrush (vaginal candidiasis)

The following factors can provoke the growth of a fungal infection:

hormonal imbalance;
prolonged and irrational use of antifungal agents and antibacterial drugs;
malnutrition – the predominance of a large amount of fast carbohydrates in the diet;
thyroid dysfunction;
ovarian pathology;
pregnancy;
iron deficiency;
diabetes mellitus, which leads to disruption of metabolic processes;
HIV, oncology, tuberculosis.

The following factors play a special role in the development of thrush:

poor personal hygiene;
use of deodorized intimate hygiene products;
wearing synthetic underwear;
untimely change of sanitary pads and tampons.

Sometimes thrush appears after a vacation – a woman constantly wears wet underwear, bathes in the sea and pools, and a humid environment is a good condition for the development of fungal flora.

It must be said that the theory of external infection with thrush is not supported by all doctors, but one should not exclude the exogenous route of infection.

Patients often have a question: is thrush transmitted? It itself cannot be transmitted, only yeast-like fungi that provoke it. However, as mentioned above, their presence does not mean that the infection will be active and the sexual partner will get candidiasis. In most cases, they are “winned” by strong immunity, the composition of their own microflora, the absence of adverse factors, etc.

There are several ways of transmission of opportunistic fungi:

Sexual contact is the most common way, because during intimacy there is a direct exchange between the microflora of partners. That is, during sexual intercourse, not only yeast-like fungi are transmitted, but also other components of the microflora.
Vertical route – transmission of a fungal infection from mother to child. The child becomes infected during childbirth.
Household way – in everyday life people constantly use the same objects, but it must be said that fungi are rarely transmitted in this way.

Symptoms of thrush in women

The main symptoms of candidiasis in women are severe itching and burning in the vagina and in the vulva.

The following symptoms are also present:

white discharge with a sour smell and small cheesy lumps;
redness of the labia minora;
swelling of the labia minora and labia majora;
discomfort and even pain during intercourse.

Some women report painful and frequent urination.

Sometimes thrush is not accompanied by vivid manifestations, its signs are erased and may disappear on their own without treatment. This asymptomatic course of the disease is often observed before and during menstruation. The fact is that during this period the environment in the vagina becomes alkaline, and this is unfavorable for a fungal infection, so it appears erased.

Important! Candidiasis can become chronic, in which case exacerbations of the disease usually occur before menstruation and appear several times a year.

Thrush in men

In 40% of cases, men are carriers of the Candida Albicans pathogen, it is present in their microflora, but does not cause significant harm to health. In the event of stress, low immunity or chronic overwork, a fungal infection can take over the rest of the microflora and provoke a disease.

I must say that due to the anatomical features of the structure of the body of a man, candidiasis in the stronger sex is many times less common than in women.

In men, the onset of thrush is asymptomatic, since the movable foreskin and the absence of folds in the groin area avoid the development of symptoms.

Further development of the disease can take place against the background of a pronounced edema of the penis, the appearance of a grayish or whitish plaque on the genitals. In no case should it be removed, since it covers the affected area, which without it will become even more inflamed.

Since the mucous membrane dries up during thrush, cracks and multiple rashes may appear on the surface of the penis. At first they do not have clear contours, but with the progression of the disease, blisters filled with liquid form, and then they transform into erosion. A man may have a discharge from the urethra that looks like sour milk.

The urethra becomes inflamed during thrush, so a man may experience discomfort after urination. If the thrush spreads to the entire groin area and to the scrotum, there is severe itching that interferes with sleep.

Types of thrush

Currently, 2 forms of vaginal candidiasis are distinguished – acute (up to 3 relapses per year) and chronic (from 4 exacerbations or more per year).

Candidiasis is also classified into uncomplicated and complicated. In the first case, there are moderate discharges no more than 4 times a year. In the second – relapses are recorded more than 4 times a year, and with a more pronounced picture – swelling, redness, the appearance of cracks and wounds, the formation of ulcers.

In women, candidiasis is divided into the following forms:

vaginitis is an inflammatory process in the vagina;
vulvovaginitis – inflammation of the vulva and vagina;
cervicitis is a lesion of the cervix.

The main stages in the development of vaginal candidiasis:

adherence of a fungal infection to the mucous membrane and its colonization;
penetration of infection into the epithelium;
epithelial barrier crossing;
penetration into the connective tissue, and then into the vessels;
entry into the bloodstream.

Complications of vaginal candidiasis

Vaginal stenosis is an inflammatory process affecting the walls of the vagina. The lumen of the vagina swells and becomes narrow, the walls of the vagina do not stretch well, the woman experiences discomfort during intercourse.
Salpingitis – inflammation of the fallopian tube. It is possible when the infection passes from the vagina above. In most cases, salpingitis occurs along with inflammation of the ovary, both one ovary and both can be affected. In this case, the patient experiences pain in the area of the appendages, the temperature rises, general weakness, nausea and vomiting appear. This pathology can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, adhesive processes, a combination of candidiasis with other infections is of particular danger.
Urethritis is an inflammatory process in the urethra. Women complain of burning in the urethra, painful urination, the appearance of urine with blood or pus, sticking of the edges of the urethra.
Cystitis is an inflammation localized in the bladder. It develops when an infection enters the bladder through the urethra. The clinic of cystitis is similar to the signs of urethritis, but there are also frequent urge to urinate, a feeling of an incompletely emptied bladder, cloudy urine.

Vaginal candidiasis during pregnancy increases the risk of infection of the fetus.

Diagnosis of thrush

Difficulties with the diagnosis in most cases do not arise. The doctor asks the patient if she had thrush before, what complaints she has, whether she takes antibiotics, etc.

Usually the diagnosis is made on the basis of symptoms, but in some cases it makes sense to undergo an additional examination:

Detection of Candida albicans in a swab in women – the doctor takes a sample of discharge with a cotton swab and sends it to the laboratory for analysis.
Culture of vaginal contents on artificial culture media – this test allows you to confirm thrush, as well as determine the type of fungus that caused it.
Serological diagnostics – the determination of antibodies to antigens of the fungus, is prescribed for the generalization of the pathological process.
Molecular biological methods.
Immunofluorescent diagnostics – is prescribed for relapses of thrush.
Blood test – allows you to identify diseases that can provoke the development of thrush.
Vaginal pH studies – is prescribed when the treatment of the disease does not work, and the symptoms periodically return. If the acidity of the vagina is high, this may indicate bacterial vaginosis.

Treatment of thrush

Indications for the treatment of Candida Albicans are the presence of complaints, symptoms and laboratory confirmation of existing candidiasis. Without clinical manifestations, thrush does not need treatment.

For the treatment of thrush, different groups of drugs are used:

antibiotics;
imidazoles;
triazoles;
combined preparations;
antifungals – over-the-counter antifungal ointments and suppositories.

The mechanism of action of drugs against fungi is to disrupt the synthesis and the appearance of defects in the cell membrane of the fungus. The dosage of antimycotics determines the fungicidal or fungistatic effect of the drug.

For each patient, an individual treatment is selected, taking into account the clinical manifestations, the form of the pathology and its degree.

When treating vaginal candidiasis in pregnant women, it is necessary to select drugs that do not have high toxicity, but at the same time they must be effective and well tolerated by the woman. Pregnant women are treated mainly with ointments or vaginal suppositories, oral preparations are not used, as they penetrate the systemic circulation and can have a negative effect on the fetus.

In case of recurrent vaginal candidiasis, it is recommended to undergo an examination for endocrine pathologies, as well as examine the intestines and bladder.

Prognosis and prevention

With timely access to a specialist and a well-chosen treatment regimen, the prognosis of the disease is favorable. During the period of therapy, it is necessary to observe sexual rest or use barrier methods of contraception. Control tests must be taken 10 days after treatment.

Prevention of candidiasis is as follows:

Refusal to constantly use panty liners, as well as from wearing tight underwear made of synthetic fabrics.
Use of intimate hygiene products to maintain an acidic environment in the vagina. They must be made from lactic acid.
Refusal to douche.
Timely and adequate treatment of pathologies of the genitourinary, digestive and endocrine systems.
Normalization of the microflora of the genital organs – taking drugs with live lactobacilli.
Cessation of uncontrolled intake of antibacterial drugs.

Thrush is a common disease that rarely goes away on its own, and without proper treatment can lead to serious consequences. Treatment of candidiasis is approximately 3-7 days, but if the visit to the doctor is delayed, the disease can become chronic and require long-term therapy.