What is thrush?

What is it? I know it is when you get itchy down there, but like is it on the inside of well u know or were like or the hair is! sorry i didnt want to put it like that but i couldnt think of a way of explaining myself! oh and how do you know if you have thrush?

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Answer #1

Thrush, also known as a yeast infection or candidiasis. Thruch can occur in the mouth (oral thrush), but is more common in the vagina (vaginal thrush). Thrush is caused by yeast, already present in the body, which grows out of control. The yeast in question is normally one called Candida albicans, but another, more resistant yeast, Candida glabrata, can also lead to thrush. Although the vagina is generally too acidic for the yeast to grow, it is sensitive to small changes and can easily become an ideal environment for yeast to take over. Too much yeast irritates the vaginal tissues and can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, such as itching and soreness around the vagina. Any more info you need, type “what is thrush?” into a Google search.

Answer #2

You know you have it…when you get diagnosed by a medical professional. We can get all day long and still be wrong, even with all the detail in the world. Sorry.