Balanitis – The Main Symptom of a Male Yeast Infection
Most men do not notice that they have a yeast infection until the fungus has multiplied and their penis is inflamed, this is commonly known as Balanitis.
If you are suffering from male thrush you may have any of the following: a discharge from your penis; pain when passing urine; the head of your penis will be very sore, red and itchy; small red spots on the head of your penis; difficulty pulling back your foreskin; and perhaps collected under your foreskin will be a ‘cheese-like’ substance that may smell a bit yeasty, this is called smegma. Some men might also notice that their foreskin might crack and swell.
The brilliant thing about the human body is that our immune system keeps the naturally occurring Candida fungus under control. However, when you have an infection and your Doctor prescribes you antibiotics, this weakens your immune system and encourages the thrush to multiply because the antibiotics also kill off the good bacteria that keeps these ‘bad’ bacteria in check.
This fungus will prevail in your genitals and in your mouth, as the conditions are perfect for Candida, that is, they are nice and warm and moist. It is for this reason that your personal hygiene is of the utmost importance. You must make sure that you dry your penis thoroughly after washing and refrain from using fragranced soaps and cleaning gels as these can irritate your genitals and again encourage the thrush bacteria to grow.
If you are currently sexually active and have a yeast infection it is advised that you abstain from sexual intercourse until your infection has gone away. Participating in sexual activity can aggravate your genitals and make the infection worse and perhaps more uncomfortable for you. It is important that a condom is used with both male and female partners whilst you are treating a thrush infection so you do not pass the infection on, however, thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection as the candida fungus is present in most people.
Many men do not like visiting their medical practitioner for personal issues, but it is important that you get a thorough check up to rule out any other illnesses. Once diagnosed with a yeast infection, there are many inexpensive natural treatments available online that will cure your symptoms fast, effectively and most importantly they are permanent and you can administer these treatments in the comfort of your own home. These natural treatments have been proven to be excellent, particularly for those who are susceptible to recurring yeast infections.
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