Yeast infections (thrush)
Many women have problems with yeast infections. These are most often caused by an organism called candida. Yeast normally live in the bowel. They can grow out of control when antibiotics upset the balance between the "good" bowel bacteria and the yeast. Yeast infections may be more of a problem after puberty. They are also a problem for people who take a lot of antibiotics or who are on transplant drugs. Men may get yeast infections as well, but they tend to be less frequent.
Yeast (trush) shows up most often in the mouth and vagina. In the mouth, there may be redness with white spots. In vaginal yeast infections, women may have itching, burning, and a white "cheesy" discharge. Thrush is easy to treat with antifungal creams or oral medicines. It is important to see your health-care provider to be sure it is a yeast infection before starting treatment.
Once in a while, yeast infections can be more serious. This happens when they invade the
bloodstream or the kidney. That's why it is important to find and treat them early.
People sometimes use natural remedies to treat thrush. Always discuss with your transplant doctor or nurse first. Some of these remedies may interact with your transplant drugs. This can cause serious side effects. Other can sometimes be harmful to kidneys
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