Male Yeast Infection Symptoms
Yeast infections are more common in women than men with the result that many people are under the impression that only women get yeast infections. This is not the case, infections occur regardless of sex, and hundreds of thousands of men suffer from male yeast infection every year.
The infection is caused by an overgrowth of the Candida yeast. Yeasts are a type of fungus that thrives in warm, damp and dark environments. These conditions occur in many parts of our body, including, of course, the penis. Candida normally lives harmlessly on our bodies but an infection occurs when the yeast multiplies quickly and overgrows.
Major male yeast infection symptoms and causes
The major symptom of penile yeast infection is irritation and itching of the head (glans) of the penis. The head can become quite sore and redden. Some sufferers have complained of rashes and small white and red blisters or bumps appearing on the penis tip. The rash can be either along the shaft of the penis or on the tip.
The yeast infection is associated with a burning sensation with urination or when the penis comes into contact with clothing. Sex can be painful. There may also be a slight swelling of the infected area. In some instances a white discharge forms around the penis head, but this alone is not always a sign of an infection.
These symptoms can occur quite rapidly. It is possible for all the above symptoms to occur over a matter of hours or days.
If you suffer from these symptoms it makes sense to get a definite diagnosis from a health professions that you are suffering from a yeast infection. This is because many of the symptoms of male yeast infection are consistent with Balanitis, a term used to describe all inflammation of the head of the penis (and foreskin, if uncircumcised). Balanitis may also be caused by poor hygiene or irritation due to strong soaps, latex or chemicals used in condoms.
Causes of male yeast infection of the penis
- Over use of antibiotics
- Stress
- Nutrient deficiency and poor diet
- Suppressed or weak immune system
- Diabetes
- Sexual intercourse with an infected partner
- Use of certain spermicidal creams or condoms
Male yeast infection cures
There are three main options available to you for the treatment of a male yeast infection. (1) Over the counter topical treatments applied to the penis head and affected areas. Many are the same as treatments for vaginal thrush, which is also caused by the Candida yeast. (2) Natural remedies that seek to restore the natural chemical and pH balance of your penis and genital area. (3) Following an anti Candida diet designed to starve the yeast in your body and (4) As a last resort, prescription drugs, taken orally that contain broad-spectrum antifungal agents.
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