What Causes Thrush?
Thrush is quite common. Women tend to get it more than men do, but many men do get it as well. It will often affect the genitals, especially in women, while thrush can also infect us orally. While it can be irritating, and even painful, it is usually harmless unless it gets out of control.
Pretty much anybody can get thrush, but there are some things we can do to help protect ourselves from it. In order to do this, it helps to first know what can cause it in the first place. Here’s a look at what some of those causes are, and what we may be able to do to help overcome them.
1. Fungus
Thrush is caused by a kind of fungus known as candida. Candida is obviously not the type that you would expect to find on your dinner table, but it is still very common. Indeed, there is probably some in or on part of your body right now. You would not usually know it is there because it is harmless, but it can cause problems sometimes. Sometimes, the fungus can begin to grow beyond its usual levels, effectively causing infections in parts of the body. These infections are sometimes oral, with white plaques in the mouth, and sometimes can be found on our genitals. It can affect men’s genitals as well as womens.
