Vaginal candidiasis or, as it is also called, thrush is a very common disease, which most women know firsthand. Its causative agent is the Candida yeast fungus. It is a conditionally pathogenic microorganism, which is always present in the human microflora. But under certain conditions, it can produce an outbreak and cause a disease.
Vaginal Thrush
Very often women with lactation are affected by vaginal thrush. The reason for this is hormonal restructuring and decreased immunity. Treatment with antibiotics can also provoke the disease.
The main symptoms of thrush are:
- itching and burning in the vaginal area;
- curdled discharge with an acidic odor;
- painful urination.
However, many of the vaginal infections have a similar symptomatology, so in such a critical period it is not necessary to act "at random". To know the exact diagnosis, you need to see a doctor and take a swab for analysis.
Vaginal thrush during breastfeeding is also dangerous because it can affect the nipples. Such candidiasis affects the lobes and dairy ducts, causes unbearable pain and itching, especially during feeding. Nipples swell, they can appear with bubbles, cracks. Sometimes in the cracks visible white coating.
The most unpleasant thing is that the infection can easily be transmitted to the child. Therefore, if there is a suspicion of a thrush, it is necessary to consult a specialist, as only a gynecologist can prescribe treatment for this disease during breastfeeding.
Treatment of thrush during lactation
During lactation, a local treatment for thrush is usually prescribed. It is conducted in two directions:
- Creation of an alkaline environment that inhibits the development of Candida.
- The use of drugs that affect the fungus.
The safest treatment of thrush with lactation is syringing with a solution of soda. One teaspoon per liter of boiled water. Soda creates an alkaline environment. This procedure can be carried out twice a day.
Another effective remedy for yeast infection with lactation is syringing with herbal decoctions. For this, suitable herbs that have antiseptic effect: calendula, chamomile, bark of oak. A stronger mixture of these herbs. To prepare the broth, you need 2 tablespoons of chopped herbs pour 1 liter of boiling water and insist on a water bath for 20 minutes. For syringing, the broth is diluted 1: 1 with water.
If alone in the home can not cope with the disease, then what to treat the milkwoman with lactation, decides the attending physician. Prescribe candles from thrush, which are allowed for lactation, for example, Pimafucin or antifungal ointment (Nystatin). In the case when local treatment does not help, the doctor can prescribe stronger therapy.
Medicines for thrush during lactation are preparations containing fluconazole (Diflucan,). Their convenience is that enough one-time reception to cope with the problem. True, with severe inflammation, the course of treatment should be repeated.
Diet in candidiasis
However, there is no need to rely entirely on drug treatment. Such funds allow for a while to get rid of thrush, but over time it returns again.
Very often adherence to an anticandiotic diet can be the best treatment for thrush when breastfeeding. Such a diet includes reducing the consumption of sugar, flour products and starch. After all, it is not a secret for anyone that the increased sugar content contributes to the development of Candida. In addition, it is worth reducing the consumption of caffeinated beverages, such as black and green tea. Very useful sour-milk products that contain bifidobacteria and lactobacilli: kefir, cottage cheese.