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• Method 1 of 3: Oral thrush
• Method 2 of 3: Vaginal thrush
• Method 3 of 3: General advice
• Tips
• Warnings

Thrush (also called candidosis or candida) is a yeast infection caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida Albicans. Although it is not a serious condition, it can cause a lot of discomfort. In addition to seeking advice from the doctor and treating yourself with over-the-counter medications, there are many things you can do at home.

Oral thrush resembles a creamy, white patch on the inside of the cheeks or throat. There may also be red spots on the tongue and in the throat. Thrush can also occur in places other than the mouth, such as on the vagina and in the intestines. It can cause itching and discomfort.

If this is the first time you have had this condition, or if you get this condition regularly, you should see a doctor; it could indicate a more serious medical problem.

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Method 1 of 3: Oral thrush

1. Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to half a cup of warm water, and use this mixture to rinse the mouth four times a day.
2. Limit the amount of sugars and carbohydrates you consume, as these help with the propagation of the candida.
3. Eating garlic or taking garlic supplements can help.
4. Research herbs that stem the growth of candida (prefer non-commercial information sources).
5. Take acidophilus pills, or eat yogurt with live acidophilus cultures. Good supplements have a shield that makes them resistant to stomach acid and contain at least five billion bacteria per day (preferably from four different strains of bacteria).
6. Break open two acidophilus capsules and mix them with a tablespoon of orange juice.
7. Lemon juice and lemongrass. One clinical study has shown that drinking the juice of lemon and lemongrass can cure oral thrush within 11 days of use. Put the juice directly into your mouth several times a day.

Method 2 of 3: Vaginal thrush

1. Menstruate! Menstruation adjusts the pH of the vagina, making it difficult for the infection to survive.
2. Do not use spermicidal creams, lubricants, or latex condoms if you have vaginal thrush.
3. Treat yourself and each of your sexual partners to avoid reinfection.

Method 3 of 3: General advice

1. Keep the affected area clean by washing it with water. Do not use soap, shower gel, or deodorant.
2. Wear clothes made of natural fabrics, and try to keep the affected area as cool, clean and dry as possible.
3. Drink cranberry juice.
4. Avoid stressful situations, as stress is often the main cause of thrush.
5. Treat persistent thrush by applying tea tree oil externally.
6. Try to treat or prevent possible causes of thrush (where sensible). Oral contraceptives, broad spectrum antibiotics, iron deficiency, anemia, diabetes, alcohol, high sugar, etc.
7. Apply aloe vera gel or natural yogurt on the affected area.
8. Avoid dairy products, foods containing yeast, dried fruit, mushrooms, pickles, smoked fish and meat, and monosodium glutamate. All of these foods have been proven to cause thrush.

Tips

• Sometimes tea tree oil is recommended to treat oral thrush; however, the oil is highly poisonous if ingested - so don't start it. Don't use tea tree oil near your mouth.
• Oral spit is a medical condition caused by an excess of yeast in the mouth and throat. It usually occurs in children and people with compromised immune systems.
• Thrush can be a symptom of a greater abundance of Candida. So try to follow the diet above for at least a month.
• Diabetics can get thrush regularly if their sugar level is consistently higher than normal.
• DO NOT apply undiluted tea tree oil directly to the skin, and NEVER USE IT internally (vagina, labia, etc.).
• If a newborn has thrush, the mother may have a vaginal infection that needs treatment.
• Consider acidophilus supplements to help the good bacteria in the gut.
• Pay close attention to your oral hygiene and drink plenty of water and cranberry juice.
• A long course of antibiotics can cause the condition, as the antibiotics kill the good bacteria in the gut. These good bacteria normally keep the "yeast" up. Do not stop the antibiotics unless instructed to do so by your doctor. If you're starting a long course, ask your doctor what you can do to prevent this condition.
• Go to the doctor and he / she will tell you what to take.
• Do not take anything without a prescription for it.

Warnings

• Get medical help immediately if you have frequent thrush or if the thrush is very severe.
• Ask your doctor for advice before starting any treatment.
• Children who do not eat or drink can quickly become dehydrated and need urgent medical attention.