Male Yeast Infection Problem
The male yeast infection is often overlooked when one talks about yeast infections. Most guidance is catered towards females but men do get them and they are just as serious if not more so. This article explains the causes and symptoms of them.
The male yeast problem is something that often isn’t discovered and many men go through their entire life without ever knowing they have a yeast problem. This is because it can be extremely difficult to detect and a man will not become aware that there is a Candida problem until it affects other problems of with their health and well being.
The most common scenario for a penis yeast problem is that a man will be informed by their partner that they have a yeast problem and that they should get checked out too or take anti-fungal medication to be safe. Most men are recommended to take the medication because otherwise the infection is often likely to be transferred back to the women who then will have a recurring yeast infection.
The problem with contracting a vaginal yeast infection is that the male urethra is very exposed during sex. The yeast problem can travel up the urethral canal and make home in the prostate. Prostate cancer and prostate problems have been on the rise over recent years and many men suffer from them in later life. Untreated/undetected yeast infections could be a contributory factor to this.
In some cases, if you are lucky, a male yeast infection can be noticed. This is usually by dry cracked skin on the penis. When the man has an erection the cracked skin can be extremely painful.
The most common symptoms for men and boys when it comes to yeast are digestive problems. Males usually experience constipation, bad breath, indigestion, bloating, sexual dysfunction, irritability, mood swings, lack of energy, frequent diarrhea, jock itch, dry flaky skin, prostate problems. If you experience any of these symptoms or a few it is important that you get checked out by a Doctor.
Men can get yeast problems from sex (as discussed above), too much fat in the diet, alcohol, antibiotics and a weakened immune system. If you have a diet high in fat then it is a good idea to cut the fat from your diet asap. A low fat diet is beneficially not only in overcoming yeast problems but is much better for health in general.