Detecting and Dealing with Male Yeast Infection Symptoms

Male yeast infection symptoms are not always very obvious and as a result many men believe that Candida is a female problem. This is incorrect but whereas the symptoms of yeast infection are very apparent in women, sometimes as a male you may remain completely unaware you have had the condition for months or even years.

If you have ever had male yeast infection symptoms you will know they can be incredibly irritating and need to be treated as soon as possible. The most common cause for men is through sexual intercourse when the female already has a yeast infection. Ideally if your female partner has been diagnosed with a yeast infection they should inform you so you can get tested too.

The most common yeast infections in men are penile, oral and internal but can all be treated effectively with either prescribed medication, over the counter creams or even natural remedies. The most uncomfortable and embarrassing of these infections is that affecting the penis.

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Male yeast infection symptoms are more obvious when affecting the penis as opposed to other areas of the body. These may include a burning sensation, itching and aching during urination and/or sex. The rim of the penis can also become painful with the dome reddening.

As with women, men may also experience an unpleasant whitish or yellowish discharge, which will make the tip of the penis turn red. In rare cases the whole penis and surrounding areas can become red, itchy, swollen and covered in white patches.

There are ways you can prevent these male yeast infection symptoms such as using a condom during sex and gently washing the penis afterwards. If either you or your partner is infected then it is advisable to avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment period, keep the infected area dry and wear loose underwear and clothing.

As already mentioned, penile yeast infections are not the only things that can affect men. Oral yeast infections or thrush can affect men, women and children and will cause creamy white lesions in the mouth. These may be near the tongue, inner cheeks, the roof of the mouth, gums, tonsils or the back of the throat.

Yeast infections can also affect men internally causing bad breath, bloating, constipation, frequent gaseous feelings, diarrhoea, loose stools, irritability, mood swings and sexual dysfunction. You may also feel lethargic, encounter memory loss, prostate problems, itchiness or have athlete’s feet.

As discussed already a yeast infection in men can be difficult to detect early on and may only become apparent to you when the symptoms are full blown. As well as catching the infection through sexual intercourse, you may be more susceptible if you suffer from diabetes or if your immune system is low.

If you have diabetes you are more vulnerable than most because of the elevated levels of sugar in the urine. This elevated sugar level is ideal for the yeast to grow at a faster and increased rate.

People infected with other diseases that impact their immune system are also at greater risk of being affected by yeast infections. For example if you have an underactive thyroid gland, sufferer from extreme stress, HIV or Lyme disease you will be more susceptible.

You can take several home remedies to help get rid of yeast infections such as eating garlic or using tea tree oil or apple cider vinegar. Don’t apply cider vinegar directly to the infected area but add it to warm bath water. Adapting diets to reduce the intake of sugar will also help you reduce the risk of infections.

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