Yeast fungus in urine: what does it mean, symptoms, causes and treatment

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Pastushok Vladimir Georgievich

Practicing nephrologist, experience over 11 years

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Normally, human urine should not contain foreign impurities. If the analysis shows the presence of fungi, then you need to urgently look for the cause of their appearance. Otherwise, the consequences may be very different.

Causes of mushrooms in urine

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Normally, yeast lives in the bodies of 80% of people, localized in the intestines, mouth and skin.

The urine of a healthy person is a sterile liquid, and there should be no spores in it.

The penetration of infection into the urinary system indicates its excessive reproduction in the body.

Reasons for this phenomenon:

Weakened immunity. Most often this occurs against the background of previous infectious diseases, injuries, or operations. In women, a weakening of the body's defenses may be associated with pregnancy.
Chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders, immunodeficiency diseases, kidney and bladder pathologies.
Uncontrolled use of antibiotics and antibacterial drugs. Improper treatment with these drugs suppresses beneficial microflora in the body, which causes active growth of the pathogen.
Poor nutrition. Yeast fungi readily multiply in a sweet environment, so the abuse of sugar-containing products causes their activation.
Stress experienced. Depression, nervous disorders of varying degrees, and insomnia lead to a weakening of the body, and it becomes vulnerable to infections.

IMPORTANT! One of the reasons for the development of the disease is infection with yeast spores from a sick person when using shared linen, towels, or during sexual intercourse.

Symptoms of the appearance of yeast in the urine and the development of a fungal infection that affects the urinary tract are quite typical. The causes of candiduria can be the following conditions:

decreased intensity of the immune system;
diabetes;
uncontrolled use of antibacterial drugs;
during pregnancy.

Immunodeficiency conditions and chronic diseases also often provoke the appearance of large colonies of fungi in the urine, which leads to thrush in women, and candidiasis in both sexes.

In adults

For adults, a common cause of the development of this disease is a general decrease in immunity, excessive indulgence in sweets and baked goods, which fungi are very fond of, as well as insufficient personal hygiene and the presence of long-term chronic diseases. Unprotected sexual intercourse can lead to the development of candiduria, since infection also occurs through sexual contact.

Pregnant women often suffer from fungal infections of the urinary tract due to decreased immunity and the presence of diseases of the pelvic organs. During pregnancy, the process of discharge from the mucous membranes of the vagina and genital tract intensifies, and if there is a fungal infection on them, it penetrates into the urinary tract.

In children

Children are characterized by a decrease in general immunity due to seasonal diseases, while fungi also actively begin to multiply. A child’s passion for sweets can lead to changes in the body’s microflora, causing it to become overpopulated with yeast.

If the smear contains a moderate or large number of leukocytes, but the causative agent of the infection is not known. Since with microscopy there is a lower limit for the detection of microorganisms: 10 to 4 - 10 to 5 degrees.
If a microbe is identified, to determine its sensitivity to antibiotics.
If there are signs of a fungal infection. To accurately determine the type of fungi and prescribe an effective antimycotic drug.

Other types of Candida fungi do not need to be treated if there are no pathological symptoms.

If key cells are found (signs of bacterial vaginosis), but besides them, other microbes are also present. For identification.

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Opportunistic microflora is constantly present in the human body. It does not harm him, but only thanks to the work of the immune system, which inhibits its growth. The main reason for the appearance of fungus in the urine is a decrease in immunity due to the influence of unfavorable factors:

genetic predisposition;
presence of HIV infection;
severe blood loss;
frequent hypothermia;
untimely treatment of other infectious diseases, development of ARVI;
presence of chronic diseases;
failure to comply with hygiene standards;
long-term use of certain medications;
antibiotic abuse.

Doctors also note that the risk of fungal infection increases due to the consumption of large amounts of glucose: sugar, flour confectionery products.

There are a large number of factors due to which the presence of fungi is diagnosed in urine. Let's look at them in more detail:

Decreased immunity is one of the main reasons for the active growth of microorganisms that make up the opportunistic human environment.
Prolonged stress.
Chronic diseases of the kidneys and other organs of the genitourinary system.
Unhealthy diet, which is dominated by sweet foods. Glycogen is a favorable environment for fungal growth.
Diabetes.
Long-term use of antibiotics.
Infectious diseases of the urinary tract.
Pregnancy.
Wearing tight synthetic underwear.
Hormonal imbalances.
Thrush.
Alcohol consumption.
Insufficient hygiene of the intimate area.
Unprotected sexual intercourse.
STI.
Very rarely there are situations in which a fungal infection occurs due to the use of unsterile medical instruments.

Diagnosis of fungus in the urine of a child in most cases occurs in connection with illness or long-term use of antibiotics, resulting in dysbacteriosis. Also, a provoking factor for the appearance of fungus in the urine is often an unhealthy diet, in which a large amount of foods rich in sugar is consumed.

Mushrooms in urine analysis

Yeast fungi (Candida albicans) are microorganisms that constitute the opportunistic human flora and, in small quantities, even benefit the body. But under the influence of certain factors, their active reproduction is observed, which leads to the development of various diseases. The detection of yeast-type fungi in the urine indicates abnormalities in the functioning of the body. This condition is called candiduria. It is diagnosed more often in women, but in men the symptoms are much more severe.

Before starting treatment, your doctor will order a urine test. The following methods are used for diagnosis:

general analysis;
urethral smear;
culture of a urine sample.

A biochemical blood test should be considered the most informative for identifying yeast-like fungi in the urine; ultrasound examination is prescribed if inflammatory processes in the bladder are suspected.

Since the prescription of treatment depends on the accuracy of diagnosis, the correctness of the urine test is an important component of the prescribed treatment. To prevent distortion of the research results, it is necessary to carry out careful personal hygiene; when urinating, do not allow foreign liquids (vaginal discharge in women) to enter the vessel with the analysis. You should collect the morning portion of urine, its middle part: it is this that is most informative in identifying yeast in the body.

To ensure that the treatment of fungal infections is as effective as possible and the analysis results are not distorted, the following recommendations for collecting urine will help you properly prepare for this procedure:

24 hours before the test, you should stop taking antibiotics, herbal infusions and preparations, alcoholic beverages, and foods that can color urine (for example, beets);
12 hours before the test, exclude significant physical activity in the form of sports and visiting the sauna;
During the collection of urine, it is necessary to ensure that the container for analysis does not touch the skin and urethral epithelial cells do not enter the urine.

General and biochemical analyzes will allow urine to determine such indicators as the number of leukocytes, red blood cells, sugar, ketone bodies, and hemoglobin it contains.

In some cases, the pathology is likely to be asymptomatic, and identifying the initial stage of the disease becomes difficult. To independently determine the excessive proliferation of fungi in the urinary tract, it is enough to pay attention to the following symptoms:

burning in the urethral area;
increased urination;
a feeling of an incompletely empty bladder;
itching in the perineum, especially after urination;
cloudiness of the urine, the appearance of sediment and an unpleasant odor.

Damage to the bladder and urinary tract is accompanied by increased sensitivity, and discharge with an unpleasant odor is likely. However, such a diagnosis, based on subjective observations, is not accurate; consultation with a doctor is necessary to confirm a preliminary diagnosis.

The doctor takes a smear from the patient on the gynecological chair (regardless of whether she is pregnant or not) using a special brush or a sterile Volkmann spoon. It doesn't hurt at all and is very fast.

It is technically possible to achieve a good, even perfect smear if you sanitize the vagina with chlorhexidine or miramistin, for example. But what's the point?

douche;
have sex;
use any vaginal hygiene products, intimate deodorants, or medications unless they have been prescribed by a doctor;
do an ultrasound using a vaginal probe;
undergo colposcopy.
Before visiting a gynecologist or laboratory, 3 hours before visiting a gynecologist, you should not urinate.

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You need to take smears outside of menstrual bleeding. Even if there is just a “daub” on the last day of menstruation, it is better to postpone the study, since the result will probably be bad - a large number of leukocytes will be detected.

There are no prohibitions regarding drinking alcohol.

Is it possible to take a smear while taking antibiotics or immediately after treatment? It is not advisable to do this within 10 days after using topical drugs (vaginal) and one month after taking antibacterial agents orally.

Microscopic examination is prescribed:

as planned when visiting a gynecologist;
upon admission to the gynecological hospital;
before IVF;
during pregnancy (especially if smears are often bad);
if there are complaints: unusual discharge, itching, pelvic pain, etc.

Reasons for appearance

Yeast fungi in the urine are found after serious illnesses, stress, a weakened immune system, prolonged use of antibiotics, and poor nutrition. Infection from a patient is possible when using personal belongings. If a urine test shows the presence of Candida fungus, then it actively develops with excessive consumption of sweets and candidiasis (thrush) appears.

Symptoms of yeast in urine

, therefore, fungal spores in urine are detected by chance during routine tests.

As the yeast grows, the following signs of disease appear:

curdled discharge from the urethra in men and vagina in women;
itching and burning in the genital area;
redness of the genitals;
cloudiness, change in urine color;
unpleasant odor in the genital area;
blood in the urine;
general weakness.

IMPORTANT! In the acute stage, candiduria is similar in symptoms to cystitis. A person experiences nagging pain in the groin, pain, and difficulty urinating.

In the vast majority of cases, the presence of yeast in the urine is manifested by typical signs of cystitis.

Increased urination or retention.
Itching and burning during urination.
A nagging pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes radiating to the lower back.
Change in urine color.
Skin irritation.
Appearance of a rash.
Whitish coating on the genitals.
The appearance of red cells in the urine.
White discharge with an unpleasant odor.
General malaise.
Increased body temperature.

Symptoms and diagnosis

In most cases, the disease does not show any symptoms and is discovered accidentally during analysis. Sometimes the following symptoms are observed:

changes in the appearance, color, or smell of urine;
pain when urinating;
itching and burning;
signs of general intoxication - weakness, poor health, fever.

Infection with fungi can be localized in the lower urinary tract with the development of cystitis; pyelonephritis or candidiasis with kidney damage are also recorded. In this case, symptoms characteristic of the corresponding diseases are observed.

Candidal cystitis is no different in manifestations from bacterial cystitis. In newborns, a fungus found in the urine is often accompanied by pathology of the kidneys and bladder.

If, in the absence of any symptoms, the fungus is isolated in the urine, this means that emergency diagnostic measures will be required.

The urologist prescribes the following studies:

repeat urine analysis in compliance with all preparation rules;
determining the type of pathogen to select an effective antimycotic;
identification of pathologies of the genitourinary system, structural anomalies - ultrasound, CT;
cystoscopy - examination of the bladder with endoscopic instruments;
blood tests, determination of specific antibodies and antigen.

After the research, a decision is made to take antifungal drugs and other types of treatment.

Features during pregnancy

Fungal spores appear in a child’s urine after taking antibiotics. In other cases, pathogens are inactive and cause no harm.

Children in their first year of life are most susceptible to exposure to fungus in their urine.

Weak immunity does not cope well with inflammation, so there is a risk of acute infection of the genitourinary system.

In older children, fungal infection can lead to chronic dysbiosis and thrush.

After fungal spores are detected in the urine, the doctor prescribes a set of additional examinations to make a diagnosis.

After the initial detection of spores, a repeat analysis is prescribed in order to exclude accidental ingestion of the pathogen from a non-sterile container.

If the fungus is detected again in the urine, the diagnosis is confirmed.

In this case, excretory urography, examination of the kidneys and bladder, and a biochemical blood test may be required.

Treatment of candiduria requires an integrated approach. The patient is simultaneously prescribed systemic and local antifungal drugs.

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Medicines

Treatment drugs are prescribed by a doctor based on research and depending on the pathogen identified. The attending physician also takes into account the patient’s concomitant diseases, so independent selection of an antimycotic drug is not permissible.

Antifungal therapy is carried out by the following groups of drugs:

preparations based on triazole derivatives: “Voriconazole”, “Fluconazole”;
polyene antibiotics: “Levorin”, “Nystatin”;
preparations with imidazole: “Clotrimazole”, “Miconazole”.

The intake of systemic medications is supplemented with local agents in the form of sprays, douching solutions, suppositories, such as:

"Terbinafine";
“Zalain”;
"Nizoral";
“Iconazole”;
“Pimafucin.”

Pregnant women are prescribed only topical medications in the form of suppositories: Hexicon, Clotrimazole, Terzhinan.

Systemic drugs are not used during pregnancy, as there is a risk of teratogenic effects on the fetus. Therapy for newborns is carried out using a saturated solution of potassium permanganate when bathing.

IMPORTANT! Antifungal therapy is supplemented with immunostimulating drugs. To restore intestinal microflora, probiotics and prebiotics are prescribed.

Diet food

When treating candiduria, proper nutrition is important. Taking medications is only effective in combination with following a diet.

Yeast fungi grow when eating sweets, foods containing yeast (baked goods, alcohol), cheeses and yoghurts, and mushrooms.

These foods must be completely excluded from the diet until complete recovery, and limited in the future.

It is recommended to include foods that inhibit yeast growth in the menu:

cereals;
onion and garlic;
lemon and mint;
products with vitamins B and E;
fresh vegetables and herbs;
vegetable oil.

Many parents are concerned about what it means to have yeast in their child’s urine.

Once again, it is worth recalling that the pathogen is present in the body of any person in an amount that is safe for health. However, under favorable conditions, fungi begin to develop and multiply quickly. This is because the immune system is not able to suppress this process.

Newborn babies have a very weak immune system. Therefore, most often it is they who are diagnosed with infection. Fungi severely affect the entire body, adversely affecting the functioning of the baby’s internal organs.

In children of an older age group, signs of fungus in the urine are usually found due to their improper use of antibiotics or a serious illness. As a result of such disorders, the child develops dysbiosis, which contributes to the development of fungus.

With candiduria, symptoms and treatment are partly interrelated. The main therapy is aimed at suppressing the growth of fungi, creating unfavorable conditions for their reproduction and relieving accompanying symptoms.

The most effective treatment plan is a comprehensive approach, which includes not only taking medications, but also following nutritional recommendations.

Drug therapy includes the use of antifungal drugs. These include:

“Nystatin.”
“Flucytosine.”
"Fluconazole".
“Mikosist.”
"Diflucan".

Vaginal suppositories:

“Clotrimazole.”
“Livarol.”
“Terzhinan” and others.

Antifungal creams:

“Pimafucin.”
“Nizoral.”
“Clotrimazole.”

Probiotics are also needed to help restore normal microflora.

An important stage of treatment is maintaining intimate hygiene and temporarily stopping the use of panty liners, gels and soaps with aromatic fragrances and dyes.

Diet food

Mycotic infection in children can be detected due to irrational use of antibiotics. In other cases, active reproduction of fungi is mostly indifferent. Infants suffer the infection worst of all. The immature immune system of a newborn is not able to suppress inflammation on its own. Without proper treatment, the pathological process can affect internal organs.

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In older children, infection causes dysbiosis, which over time turns into candidiasis (thrush). The main method for diagnosing mycotic urinary tract infections in young patients is bacteriological culture, identifying a specific pathogen and assessing its sensitivity to antibiotics. Treatment of the disease in children includes:

physiotherapeutic effects;
use of local antifungal drugs (Lamisil, Candide, Nystatin ointment);
prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen);
use of vitamin complexes;
dieting.

Yeast fungus in urine during pregnancy is diagnosed quite often. This is associated with disorders in the immune system and changes in hormonal levels. Despite the fact that in most cases candiduria does not have a negative effect on the fetus and the course of pregnancy, the symptoms that accompany this pathology cause great inconvenience. Under the influence of mushrooms, ruptures during childbirth can occur. Also, during the passage of the child through the birth canal, there is a high risk of infection.

“Nystatin.”
“Flucytosine.”
"Fluconazole".
“Mikosist.”
"Diflucan".

Vaginal suppositories:

“Clotrimazole.”
“Livarol.”
“Terzhinan” and others.

“Pimafucin.”
“Nizoral.”
“Clotrimazole.”

Therapy to eliminate fungus in the urine should be prescribed by the attending physician. Some antifungal medications can cause unwanted side effects and sometimes cause serious harm to the fetus. Therefore, in most cases, topical antifungal agents are used to treat fungus during pregnancy. These include vaginal tablets, suppositories and ointments. For example, “Clotrimazole”, “Pimafucin” and others.

Treatment of the disease

When first contacting a specialist, the patient must undergo a general urine test. After confirmation by a general clinical study of the presence of yeast fungus in a urine test, OAM is taken again. After checking the tests and identifying the source (additional examination of the body will be required) of the disease, the urologist will prescribe drug treatment, accompanied by a special diet. Drugs for effective therapy are:

ointments;
creams;
vitamins;
pills;
solutions;
aerosols;
candles;
sprays;
medicinal baths.

When treating fungus in urine during pregnancy, the doctor writes a prescription only for medications that are safe and do not cause negative consequences for the child and his mother.

Medicines

Medicines are prescribed only by the attending physician; self-medication can have a detrimental effect on health. The following drugs are useful in curing fungus:

In tablet form:
"Difluzol";
"Irunin";
"Nystatin";
"Flucostat";
"Diflucan";
"Futsis."
In the form of solutions and creams:
"Zalain";
"Nizoral";
"Isoconazole".

For the treatment of young children, a highly diluted solution of potassium permanganate is used (for bathing). If a pregnant woman has yeast in her urine, urologists prescribe suppositories, solutions and ointments. Pregnant women (and not only) will be helped by Hexicon, Clotrimazole, Terzhinan, and Pimafucin. Doctors often recommend alternating medications to prevent yeast parasites from becoming addicted to a particular drug. Intravenous medications may also be prescribed.

Diet food

A healthy diet plays a very important role in the fight against fungal infections.
Often only external medications are prescribed. Provided that they cannot cope with their task or do not cope with it very well, doctors prescribe medications in tablets. No treatment takes place without food restrictions. Therefore, it is recommended to adhere to a diet that will help a person get rid of fungal disease faster. Eating such food is the main cause of fungal spores in the human body. So, during treatment (and preferably after it), it is recommended to completely exclude sweets, flour and alcohol (beer and wine) from the diet. You should not eat mushrooms, yoghurts and cheeses; instead, you should give preference to fruits and cereals. It is useful to consume more antibacterial foods - lemon, garlic, onions.

What to do if you have candiduria

Fungus in the urine is far from a harmless phenomenon, even in the absence of external manifestations. The moist, warm environment of the bladder promotes the proliferation of fungal spores at high speed. Pathogenic microorganisms begin to penetrate the kidneys, contributing to the development of pyelonephritis.

Fungus in urine is especially dangerous during pregnancy. It can cause premature birth, intrauterine infection of the fetus, and infection of the child during childbirth.

In men, fungus in the urine causes acute urethritis. Gradually, the spores penetrate the prostate and lead to inflammation of the organ.

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Diet food

As mentioned above, the reasons for detecting fungus in the urine can be: weakened immunity, the presence of chronic diseases, and improper use of antibiotics. If a person has kidney disease, the likelihood of contracting a urinary tract infection increases. For example, with urolithiasis and prostate enlargement, bacteria can actively multiply in the bladder.

Doctors often diagnose fungi in the urine of patients with a catheter in the urethra and bladder. If the catheter is installed for a long time and is rarely changed, microorganisms accumulate and multiply. Patients with diabetes and children with developmental disorders of the urinary system are also at risk.

Since the cause of this disease is most often a decrease in the level of functioning of the immune system, to treat the pathology, its functioning should first be activated. However, before starting treatment, it is necessary to carry out a clarifying diagnosis, and if the doctor is unsure of the accuracy of the diagnosis received, undergo repeated tests.

There are various methods of getting rid of the disease; the choice should be made by the doctor based on test results and the general condition of the patient.

The key drugs in the treatment of the disease in question should be considered antifungal agents, in parallel with which it is necessary to undergo a course of maintenance therapy. The following medications are prescribed by a nephrologist or urologist:

Intrungar;
Flucytosine;
Fluconazole.

When identifying inflammatory processes in the body at any location, anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics with a wide spectrum of action are used. Suppositories and ointments help for topical use to relieve unpleasant symptoms.

Since yeast actively reproduces when consuming alcohol and sweets, if a pathology is detected, it is necessary to exclude it from the menu. Preference should be given to vegetables and fruits, berries, nuts, and dairy products.

By drinking a sufficient amount of clean water, herbal decoctions and infusions, you can strengthen and improve the urinary tract and increase the body's immunity.

Diet food

When the disease is asymptomatic, Candida fungi are detected only during urine tests. It is important to get your morning urine tested correctly. When the diagnosis is confirmed, a repeat test is scheduled, and women additionally take a smear for microflora. Pregnant women and children must undergo bacteriological culture.

Diagnostic measures

In order to reduce the likelihood of yeast in your urine, you must follow a number of rules.

Maintain intimate hygiene.
After washing, the skin must be wiped dry.
Gels for intimate hygiene should be odorless.
When choosing underwear, give preference to natural fabrics.
Linen should not be tight.
Avoid stressful situations.
If you are taking antibiotics, you should take probiotics and antifungals.
Avoid excessive physical activity.
Have a balanced diet.
Consume more fermented milk products, which will help create favorable conditions for maintaining beneficial microflora in the body.
Do not wear rubber shoes for a long time.
Use slippers on the beaches and in the pool.
Do not use other people's hygiene products and towels.
Engage in moderate physical activity.
Treat all diseases promptly and completely, preventing the development of a chronic phase. This is especially true for diseases of the genitourinary system.
Do not self-medicate, as improper therapy can aggravate the pathology, causing more serious diseases.
Change bedding in a timely manner.
Avoid unprotected sex.

If Candida albicans fungi are detected in the urine, a repeat analysis is prescribed a week later and the following diagnostic measures are prescribed:

General analysis of urine and blood.
Blood chemistry.
Bacteriological culture of urine.
Urethral swab.
Ultrasound examination of the urinary system.

When taking an analysis, it is very important to use a sterile container, since there are often situations in which this fact becomes the reason for an incorrect analysis result. Also, before collecting urine, it is necessary to carry out hygiene procedures without using scented soap.

Ways to identify the disease

Fungal microorganisms are detected during the initial testing. To exclude erroneous results, the patient must bring a repeat urine sample for laboratory testing. The second test is prescribed after 7 days and involves morning urine collection in a sterile container. Additionally, a blood test may be needed. Diagnosis of the disease involves not only determining the type of fungus, but also researching the reason for its awakening in the body. Additional tests are prescribed depending on the category of patients:

women take a microflora smear for microscopy;
Children and pregnant women must undergo an additional bacteriological culture test.

What symptoms help suspect an infection?

Fungus in urine is dangerous because its presence is not always indicated by symptoms characteristic of this condition. Pathology may well not give itself away. In case of an asymptomatic course of the disease, only a urine test can help identify the abnormality. In this case, patients do not require special treatment, since the fungus is removed from the urinary tract on its own without outside help.

The situation is completely different with pathology, which is accompanied by severe symptoms of malaise. If characteristic signs indicating a fungus in the urine are detected, the patient will need to immediately consult a doctor to identify the cause of the problem and eliminate it.

The main signs of the presence of pathogenic microflora in the urine are:

Burning;
Itching;
Redness of the vagina in women;
Curdled discharge;
Urethritis in men;
Vulvovaginitis in women.

Candidal pyelonephritis can also be considered one of the symptoms of fungus in the urine. But, as mentioned earlier, such a diagnosis is made only if the pathogens have reached the kidneys, and this happens extremely rarely.

The fungus penetrates the urinary tract, and in rare cases can affect the kidneys

Yeast in the urine is observed more often in women than in men, but they tolerate the disease more easily.

If there is fungus in the urine, signs of fungal infection may appear:

itching in the genital area;
painful urination;
the appearance of white discharge;
peeling of the skin.

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The patient experiences pain when urinating even in advanced cases. During this phase, a white coating appears on the reproductive organs. An unpleasant odor often appears. Sometimes blood appears in the urine.

One of the dangerous features of a fungal infection is that it can be asymptomatic. This means that the presence of yeast in the urine can only be detected by chance, for example, during a preventative examination.

In other cases, the proliferation of fungus in the genitourinary system has quite clear symptoms:

itching;
skin irritation, rash;
curdled vaginal discharge in women;
white coating on the genitals;
change in urine color;
the presence of blood in the urine;
pain, discomfort when urinating;
unpleasant odor of urine and vaginal discharge.

Also signs of a fungal infection are urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) in men and vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva and vagina) in women.

Causes of fungus

As a rule, yeast fungi appear in the urine in women more often than in men, but the latter suffer this disease more severely.

Most often, yeast fungus lives in the vagina, from where it can get into the urine. But where exactly the infection came from can only be determined by a specialist. And there are quite a few reasons for its appearance.

Weakening of the immune system. If the body has not recovered after a serious illness or surgery, then the person is at risk.
Stress. Constant worries and worries also provoke the appearance of Candida fungus in the urine.
Chronic diseases.
Incorrect use of antibacterial drugs. Antibiotics must be used strictly as directed.
Eating a lot of sweets. In this case, yeast fungi grow actively.
Diseases of the genitourinary system. If a patient has problems with the genitourinary system, then he is more susceptible to fungus getting into the urine than a healthy person.

The cause of fungus in the urine can be either one of these reasons or a combination of them.

Yeast fungus: types of diseases

The disease can occur with or without symptoms. With asymptomatic candidiasis, the presence of the fungus can be detected unexpectedly - when giving urine. In such situations, treatment is not prescribed, since the fungus will disappear on its own after some time.

But there is another type of fungus that causes symptoms. The symptoms of candidiasis in this case are similar to those of cystitis. The main features include:

vulvovaginitis in women (thrush), and in men - urethritis;
itching;
burning;
curd discharge;
vaginal redness.

How does mucus in urine affect the body?

If fungal spores can reach the kidneys, this threatens a person with the appearance of candidal pyelonephritis. But in general this disease is very rare.

Yeast can cause various diseases in the human body, each of which poses a specific health threat. Candidiasis is one of the most common diseases. Another name for this pathology is thrush. The fungi that cause this disease reproduce by budding.

Candidiasis is an autoinfection that occurs while taking antibiotics or corticosteroids. Most often it occurs in women of any age (secondary), but it can also occur in children (primary). This disease is characterized by the fact that its carrier may not even know that it is such, since it is asymptomatic.

Since the yeast fungus Candida prefers to grow on mucous membranes, it can be found anywhere, for example, in a person's mouth or throat, and is also found in the esophagus. It manifests itself as purple spots of necrotic tissue and, without proper treatment, over time penetrates into the blood through thin blood vessels passing through the layers of the surface epithelium.

Another dangerous yeast fungus, blastomycosis, is caused by Blastomycetes fungi. The most common fungus (found in Europe) is Brousseau-Buschke blastomycosis.

Diet therapy

Diet is of great importance for getting rid of yeast spores in the urine, since many foods can create a favorable environment for their life.

Foods that promote fungal growth include:

Sweets.
Baking.
Alcohol.
Sweet fruits and dried fruits.
Spicy, smoked dishes.

The following products have proven themselves to be excellent in the fight against fungi:

Ginger.
Fresh vegetables.
Radish.
Cinnamon.
Cranberry.
Garlic.
Lemon.
Luk and others.

It is necessary to create an acidic environment that is unfavorable for fungi.

Why is it dangerous?

A weakened immune system will not cope with the growth of the fungus.
It is important to consult a urologist at the first manifestations. Since the fungus in the urine multiplies quickly at high humidity and temperature, and if the source of the disease is not quickly determined, the disease will progress. With a weakened immune system (often with severe illnesses), it is difficult for the body to keep fungal spores from spreading. Yeast fungi from the genus Candida can cause not only premature birth in pregnant women, but also infection of a newborn baby with thrush.

Complications

Fungi reproduce very actively under favorable conditions. Without timely treatment and with constant exposure to provoking factors, dangerous complications can occur. Let's look at the most common of them:

Toxic substances that microorganisms secrete during their life processes can cause the development of allergic reactions.
Thrush may appear.
Dysbacteriosis.
Vaginal stenosis.
Giving birth to low birth weight babies.
Cystitis and other infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary system.
In newborns, the fungus rapidly spreads throughout the body due to the imperfection of the immune system.
During pregnancy, exposure to fungi can lead to premature birth.
When the pathology is advanced, there is a danger of harming the fetus.

Yeast in urine, what does it mean?

Today, all kinds of infections of the genitourinary system are a real serious problem for humanity. Female representatives are especially often susceptible to them, due to the physiological characteristics of the body. The fact is that women have a shorter urethra, which means it is easier and faster for infections to get into the bladder, and also near the urethra in women there is the vagina and anus, where pathogenic organisms often enter and develop, further spreading the infection to the genitourinary organs.

Yeast-like fungi are found less frequently in the urine of men, but nevertheless, it is much more difficult for the stronger sex to endure genitourinary ailments.

Very often, this condition is asymptomatic for a person and is discovered only by chance. Depending on the number of pathological organisms detected, the doctor recommends further therapeutic measures. First of all, if you have an asymptomatic disease, it is recommended to take care of your diet and lifestyle, exclude fermented milk products, cheeses, alcohol, fresh baked goods, and monitor hygiene more carefully.

If the patient has obvious complaints and symptoms of a developing fungal infection, modern antifungal medications - antimycotics - are usually prescribed. They can be for both internal and external use.

A fungus that gets into the bladder poses a serious danger not only to the organ itself, but also to the entire genitourinary system. Yeast spores can easily rise through the urinary tract into the kidneys and cause inflammation in them. Plus, inflammation of the urinary ducts themselves can cause their swelling, as a result of which their lumen closes, and urine does not pass through them, accumulating in the kidneys. Hence the renal colic, accompanied by severe pain. People with diabetes mellitus are most often exposed to this type of infection.

Fungus in the urine during pregnancy is very dangerous for the newborn. After all, if a fungus enters his body and causes inflammation in the genitourinary system, this can delay development. In this case, a complex surgical operation can help the little person. This cannot but affect his general condition.

In addition, inflammation of the urinary ducts caused by the fungus is in some cases transmitted to the organs surrounding them, for example, the prostate gland in the male body. In this case, a man may develop prostatitis and, as a result, impotence and infertility. By the same principle, fungi in the urine can cause inflammation in a woman’s reproductive system: in the uterus, fallopian tube or ovaries.

How to treat the infection?

To prevent the development of extensive inflammation within the genitourinary system, yeast in the urine must be treated immediately after confirmation of the diagnosis. Taking into account the degree of organ damage and the location of the infection, the urologist prescribes appropriate drug treatment that acts on the spores of the microorganism from the inside.

Eliminating fungus in urine means treating the specific root cause of a given symptom.

For drug treatment the following is prescribed:

Taking tablets: “Mycomax”;
"Difluzol";
"Fluconazole";
"Thermikon".

Insertion of vaginal suppositories:

"Kandizol";

"Polygynax";

"Irunin";

"Ginezol".

Treating affected areas of the body with ointment or cream with an antifungal effect:

"Clotrimazole";

"Nizoral";

"Pimafucin";

"Zalain."

At home, preventing the proliferation of yeast fungi is considered to be taking decoctions based on lingonberries, chamomile, burdock, and sage. A weak solution of potassium permanganate is also used during hygiene procedures (bathing, washing, douching). Treatment and preventive therapy can last from 2 weeks to 2 months.