Diagnose Male Yeast Infection Early – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
December 20th, 2011
Yes, men do get yeast infections. There is the oral type, known as thrush. However, men do also get penile yeast infections. It is possible for heterosexual and homosexual couples to pass the infection back and forth so it is good to learn what the symptoms of yeast infections in men are.
A yeast infection in women and men is caused by candida, a fungus. It is easy to diagnose by a medical professional. When men have it, it will usually appear on their penis.
A few of the symptoms or signs of candida can be a slight discharge from the penis, a rash or white patches and spots on the shaft and foreskin of the penis. The scrotum can appear red and the penis tip can be red, sore or itchy.
Flaky skin or dry skin on the penis and shift are also common. The dry skin will often crack during erection and be very painful. It is not unusual for small blisters to appear on the head of the penis and the shaft.
The candida fungus will thrive and travel if left untreated. It can move from the penis to the shaft then to the groin. From there it will often move inside the shaft which will create a thick white discharge that is very unpleasant to see. Once in the shaft it will cause extreme pain during urination.
If still left untreated it will journey into the anus and the gastronomic system. There the infection will cause stomach bloating, indigestion, fatigue, burping, a white film on the tongue, and brain fog. There are also other symptoms men can suffer such as very loose stools, frequent diarrhea, and constipation. Bad breath, prostate problems and sexual dysfunction are all sings of a yeast infection that has moved into the gastronomic area.
Any sex partners can become infected through sexual contact. If both people are not treated at the same time, one can continue to infect the other and vice versa. Also, when left untreated the immune system will be weakened due to fighting the infection.
Keeping the penis and groin clean and dry is the best way to prevent the fungus from starting and growing. Men who are not circumcised have to practice more care with their personal hygiene. The foreskin has moist warm folds that are perfect places for the yeast to thrive.
Men who are diabetic can also get the infection because of the sugar in their urine. Sugar promotes the growth of yeast and bacteria in men and women. Also, antibiotics are responsible for a fungus to grow. In addition to killing a bacteria that may have made you sick, it also kills the good bacteria that would normally be present to prevent the yeast from growing.
Other things that lead to an infection are chronic stress, HIV, Lyme disease, and anything else that lowers the immune system. Any sexual contact with a person who has the infection can lead to contamination. Condoms with nonoxynol-9 some times contribute to the condition, as does constant masturbation and poor personal hygiene.
The symptoms of yeast infections in men are simple to diagnosis. See your medical professional to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is easy and can be home remedies, over the counter creams, or prescription. Avoid sex while treating the infection in order to prevent infecting your partner.
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