Male Yeast Infection Symptoms – What are the signs?
It should come as no surprise that male yeast infection symptoms are not dissimilar to those experienced by women. The reason for this is that they are both caused by the same organism known as Candida albicans.
Candida
albicans likes warm, dark, moist areas of the body, so uncircumcised
males are more prone to infections than their circumcised counterparts;
however they can and do occur in both.
Some
of the more common male yeast infection symptoms to be aware of include
itching and/or burning sensations in the genital region. In
addition to this you may develop a red colored rash or blistering along
the shaft or at the head of the penis. You may also have a clumpy,
white, cottage-cheese like discharge from the penis accompanied by a
yeasty smell.
Other
common male yeast infection symptoms include pain or burning sensations
during urination, sexual dysfunction and/or pain during sexual
intercourse. Intestinal issues
such as constipation, indigestion, bad breath, frequent gas, bloating
and frequent diarrhea are also an indication.
In
more prolonged cases, male yeast infection symptoms may also include
mood swings, lack of energy, irritability, fatigue and memory loss.
Because
Candida infections are most often associated with women, men can
sometimes just ignore the less obvious of their male yeast infection
symptoms believing they are just part of the normal ageing process.
This is a serious mistake and may lead to worse problems including the
possibility of systemic infections and more serious prostate problems.
If
you believe you are experiencing male yeast infection symptoms it is
important to seek treatment immediately so that a professional medical
practitioner can prevent the Candida from spreading and also rule out
the possibility of anything more serious. This
is necessary because many male yeast infection symptoms are the same as
those that occur in sexually transmitted diseases such as genital herpes.
For
the treatment of male yeast infection symptoms most doctors will
prescribe the same creams and pills as they do for female infections. While
these work for most minor infections, they don’t work for all and if
you find yourself getting recurring infections your Candida may have
become resistant to the traditional anti-fungals or you may have a more
aggressive and wide-spread problem. In these situations you need to start targeting the root cause.
Natural
and holistic methods are safe, resistance free and can give you total
relief, not only from male yeast infection symptoms, but also from
repeat and systemic infections.
They are also free from side effects and will target the root cause of
your problem from the inside rather than just superficially. So, if you are not having any luck with traditional medications, it could be very beneficial for you to try a natural or holistic cure.
