Why Does Thrush Keep Reoccurring?

There are many reasons why thrush may keep reoccurring. As thrush is an infection caused by a fungus that occurs naturally in the body, a wide variety of things can trigger the development of the infection. If you have had thrush once or twice and have been treated successfully in the past, it unfortunately does not make you immune to another bout of the infection. This is typically very common in women and sufferers of certain medical conditions.

Inappropriate treatment

For all types of thrush there is always the chance that you may be given a treatment that is inappropriate or inefficient for your personal needs. There are numerous differing courses of antibiotics, fungal creams and other treatments that can sometimes have better effects on some than others. If you are given a treatment that does not seem to be working for you, it is important to return to your doctor and inform them that the medication they prescribed did not help you. They will then be able to offer you an alternative that should hopefully clear the infection up.

In this case, it is not an issue with recurring bouts of the thrush infection, but of a continuation of the infection. It may seem that you have been successfully treated if your symptoms subside a little for a period of time, but if the medication you have used is inappropriate for you, then the infection will still be there.

Instigator of a further medical issue

Repetitive thrush infections can be very annoying, but is unfortunately something that can sometimes not be avoided. As thrush comes from the Candida fungus which occurs naturally within the body, even little things can trigger an attack of thrush, anything from stress to feeling a little bit under the weather. However, if you do keep getting thrush, then it is a good idea to visit your doctor, as this can be an instigator of an underlying medical issue.

One of the most common medical issues that reoccurring thrush can indicate is diabetes, especially in repetitive strains of oral thrush. If you aware of that you do have diabetes, then any medical professional should be able to advise you how to best avoid thrush. However, this can also indicate much more serious conditions such as HIV, AIDS, and other conditions that weaken the state of the immune system.

Naturally prone to the infection

Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world, and many people will experience it at least once in their life. This is especially true in babies under the age of two, in which oral thrush is very common and generally absolutely harmless, and in women.

Underlying medical conditions such as diabetes can also result in you being much more prone to bouts of thrush, as well as if you are constantly stressed or run down. If you are naturally prone to the infection, it is nothing to worry about. Although it may be inconvenient and frustrating at times, thrush can be cleared up quickly and easily in most cases. If thrush does keep returning, then make sure you visit your doctor to ensure that it is not an indication of a different health issue. If the reason behind your proneness is due to natural causes, then make sure you can identify the symptoms of thrush easily and know what kind of medication is best suited to you. This means that you will be able to minimise the amount of time you have to deal with the infection.

Although thrush should not be harmful to the baby during pregnancy, some thrush treatments can be. It is therefore recommended to visit your doctor before using the treatment you may usually go for, and they will be able to advise you on a more suitable option if necessary.

Repeated instances of thrush after periods

Many women find that even if they have treated the thrush infection successfully, they suffer from repeated bouts of the infection after every period. This can be extremely frustrating, and can almost make you feel like you are doing nothing but treating thrush. To try and avoid it, you may wish to change tampons or sanitary towels, as this has been noted to sometimes help with this problem. You should also take all of the usual methods of prevention of thrush, such as avoiding wearing tights or tight jeans, wearing cotton underwear etc.

You should talk to your doctor about this, as this could point to some underlying health issues such as diabetes. Alternatively, they can advise you on the best kinds of treatments for your case. Another good idea is to look on online forums. This is a very common problem amongst women, and there are numerous forums and blogs containing advice from real people about natural and medical treatments that have worked for them. Unfortunately, sometimes this is unavoidable, as many women are just a lot more susceptible to the infection than others. If this is the case, then you may consider visiting GUM clinics or sexual health centres to get your thrush treatment, as this is provided for free by the NHS.

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