Thrush Meds

What is thrush?

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by overgrowth of the yeast species Candida Albicans, it can occur in the mouth, the genital area (for both men and women) and in severe cases the whole body and skin.

Common symptoms of thrush can include white patches or discharge and swelling, redness and irritation of the affected areas.

At Meds For Less, we have a variety of antifungal medications that can be used in the treatment of thrush such as; Over the counter (OTC) Canesten Topical creams (containing Clotrimazole) and prescription Fluconazole oral tablets.

You can safely, easily and reliably buy antifungal medications to treat thrush from Meds For Less, for next day home delivery.

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of a yeast species, Candida Albicans. Thrush usually occurs in moist parts of the body such as the mouth, throat or skin. Thrush occurs more commonly in infants, elder people or those with weakened immune systems.

There are different types of thrush:

• Oral Thrush: This appears as white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, gums or tonsils.
• Genital Thrush: This typically occurs in the vaginal area in women and tip of the penis in men.
• Diaper rash in babies: This usually occurs as a red, sore rash in the diaper area. Diaper rush thrush can be resistant to typical diaper creams
• Systemic thrush: A rare severe rash that spreads throughout the body (This usually only affects people with very weak immune systems).

The yeast species Candida Albicans is present in small amounts in a normal, healthy body however factors like antibiotics use, steroid use, diabetes or hormonal changes can cause fungal overgrowth/ Thrush.

The medications to treat thrush usually involve either oral or topical antifungal medication. Please see your healthcare provider if you feel like you have symptoms and would like medicine to treat thrush.

About oral thrush: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida Albicans. This infection commonly occurs in infants, elderly people and people with weakened immune systems.

Common symptoms of oral thrush include:

• Creamy white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, gums, tonsils and roofs of the mouth
• Soreness and redness in the mouth and the throat
• People who have oral thrush may lose taste or have an unusual taste in their mouth
• There may be a cotton like sensation in the mouth or throat
• Dry or cracked skin at the corners of the mouth

Severe or rare symptoms of thrush include:

• Difficulty swallowing especially if the fungal infection spreads to the oesophagus or back of the throat

Oral thrush is typically diagnosed by a physical exam of the mouth by a doctor.

Sometimes the doctor can take a swab of a lesion (abnormal tissue) in the mouth and send it to be closely examined under a microscope to check for the presence of Candida Albicans; or cultured to determine which antifungal treatments should be used.

The choice of meds to treat thrush of the oral cavity can depend on  the severity of the fungal infection, some of the primary treatment options include:

• Antifungal medications which can come as topical treatments or oral tablets.

•         Mild to moderate infections can be treated with topical solutions such as Nystan (Nystatin) oral suspension or Daktarin oral gel (miconazole).
•         Oral Antifungal tablets (such as Fluconazole) may be prescribed for more severe and widespread infections.

• Good Oral hygiene practices like regular brushing, flossing or rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash can help reduce yeast overgrowth
• Managing underlying conditions that can weaken immune systems such as diabetes can help keep these conditions under-control and reduce the risk of recurrence
• In some cases, probiotics can help-restore the balance of healthy bacteria and yeast in the mouth. Please speak to your healthcare provider about these options.

For all potential treatment options, please speak to your healthcare provider about the status of your oral thrush and which treatment choice would be most suitable for you.

About vaginal thrush: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Vaginal thrush is an infection caused by the overgrowth of the yeast Candida Albicans in the vaginal area. Thrush is experienced by women during periods of hormonal changes (such as menopause), antibiotic use or if they have weakened immune systems (due to diabetes or steroid usage).

 Symptoms of Vaginal thrush include:

• Redness and swelling around the vagina and vulva which causes persistent itching and irritation
• White, thick and odourless
• Having a burning sensation during urination or sexual intercourse
• General discomfort and soreness around the vaginal area

Diagnosis of Vaginal thrush:

Vaginal thrush is typically diagnosed by a healthcare provider using the following methods:

• A visual exam of the vagina or the vulva to look for signs of redness, swelling or discharge
•  Collecting samples from the vagina using a swab and examining it in the lab to check for the presence of Candida yeast.

Treatment of Vaginal thrush:

There are various types of medication to treat thrush of the vagina can come in the form of pessaries, creams and oral tablets, these treatments can help clear fungal infections in 7-14 days.

• The creams are usually used to treat itching and soreness around the vagina
• The pessaries are usually inserted inside the vagina using an applicator and directly target the Candida yeast.
• Oral tablets (such as fluconazole) are usually taking as a single dose capsule that kill the yeast overgrowth.

Please speak to your healthcare provider if you suspect you have vaginal thrush and which thrush women treat option is most appropriate for you.

Penile thrush (genital thrush in men)

Penile thrush (Candida Balanitis) is a yeast infection on the tip of the penis caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida Albicans. Yeast infections of the genital area are less common in men than in women however it can occur more often in men who have certain risk factors like diabetes or a weakened immune system.

Although thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can be passed between partners.

Symptoms penile thrush include:

• Redness and inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis
• Itching and discomfort around the head of the penis
• White discharge from the penis or white patches under the foreskin of the penis
• Pain during urination or sexual intercourse
• Yeasty or unpleasant odour from the penis

Diagnosis of penile thrush can be done by a visual exam of the penis by a doctor when looking for swelling, discharge or redness.

Sometimes a sample of discharge or skin scrapings can be examined in a lab to check for the presence and specific strain of the Candida yeast.

Meds for thrush of the penis include topical Antifungal creams containing miconazole or clotrimazole or oral antifungals (like fluconazole), which are used for more severe infections.

Prevention to avoid thrush

To prevent thrush, it helps to reduce the factors that can lead to Candida overgrowth, tips to prevent/avoid thrush can include:

Maintaining good hygiene:

• Practicing daily hygiene, changing undergarments regularly and washing the pubic areas
• Change out of wet clothes (like swimsuits or workout clothes) quickly to prevent moisture which can cause yeast overgrowth.
• Brushing the mouth at least twice a day and flossing regularly to prevent oral thrush
• If using inhalers which contain steroids, rinsing mouth after each use

Balacing sugar intake:

• Reduce sugars and carbohydrates which can encourage yeast growth

Eat a balanced diet with more wholefoods to reduce the likelihood of yeast overgrowth.

Where to buy medicines for thrush in the UK at a good price

You can buy Over the Counter (OTC) or prescription medication to treat thrush easily conveniently and reliably online from Meds For Less for next day delivery to your home address.