What Is Thrush?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Painful
Whether located in the mouth or on the genitals, the white spots caused by thrush can be rather painful. It can also be easy to cause them to bleed even when brushing them very slightly. Patients may be tempted to avoid brushing, or to sit in such a way that nothing is brushing against their genitals.
The patient may also experience the sensation that they have something stuck in their throat, and swallowing can also be difficult because it is painful. Sex is also often out of the equation due to the pain involved with genital thrush, whereas even urinating can be painful for the patient.
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