Thrush is one of those conditions that results in uncomfortable giggles and very apparent embarrassment for both sufferers and non-sufferers alike. But the fact of the matter is that particularly in the case of vaginal thrush, it is very common and quite easily treatable.
The article that follows will focus mainly on vaginal thrush and will touch on subjects such as causes of thrush, thrush symptoms and how to treat the condition.
Causes of Thrush
In short, thrush is a yeast infection which is generally caused by the Candida fungus. Normally, Candida resides in the vagina without causing any problems but sometimes there is an imbalance which results in proliferation of the bacteria and ultimately in an infection.
As the Candida fungus survives best in warm and moist areas of the body, it is perhaps unsurprising to find out that in addition to the vagina, it can also thrive in the mouth and groin. And in the case of male thrush it can also live on the glans of the penis.
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