Thrush usually relates to a fungal infection on the tongue or the genitals. 

Thrush is caused by a yeast infection, called Candida albicans. 

 Oral thrush 

 Symptoms of oral thrush

• Change in your taste
• Painful sensation when swallowing 
• Burning and sore tongue or mouth area
• White covering on the tongue 

Treatment of oral thrush

• Miconazole gel
• Nystatin oral drops
• Oral antifungal drugs 

Thrush  in women

 Symptoms of vaginal thrush

• Irritation or itching in the vulvovaginal (vaginal) area
• Can get worse around the time of your period
• Vaginal discharge that is usually white, and thick
• Burning when urinating
• Painful sexual intercourse
• The genital area may be red and inflamed

Treatment of vaginal thrush

• Antifungal creams 
• Antifungal pessaries
• Antifungal tablets 

Thrush in men 

Symptoms of thrush in men

• Burning, irritation or itching of the genital area 
• Redness of the penis 
• The patient may complain difficulty in retracting the foreskin
• White discharge

Treatment of thrush in men

• Antifungal cream
• Antifungal tablets 

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