Male Yeast Infection Symptoms

September 16, 2008 · 872 views · Filed Under Men's Health

Candidiasis (yeast infection) is an infection caused by microscopic fungi or yeast. Candida Albicans is the most common but there are over 16 types of Candida. These fungi can thrive on all surfaces of our bodies.Â Under some conditions, they can become so numerous they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas. Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections, thrush, skin and diaper rash, and nailbed infections. These symptoms can also be present in a male yeast infection.

Yeast infections, especially a male yeast yeast infection, can be difficult to diagnose. These symptoms often resemble other conditions in women and men. Here are some symptoms that are typically associated with
yeast infections. As you’ll see, they could easily be symptoms of other conditions;

- Abdominal discomfort
- Mental confusion
- Fatigue
- Indigestion or bloating
- Joint pain
- Red and itchy eyes
- Depression
- Vision problems
- Hair loss
- White coating on the tongue
- Craving for carbs and sweets
- Toenail fungus
- Sinus drainage

In addition, the following may also be yeast infection symptoms for women;

- Vaginal itching
- Vaginal discharge
- Vaginal burning or irritation
- Redness on the skin near the vagina
- Burning during urination
- Pain during sex

Symptoms of a male yeast infection may include one or more of the following;

- Sting during urination
- Open sores
- Oral thrush

The most routine symptom in a male yeast infection is discomfort during urination.

While a male yeast infection is not as common as in females, they
do occur often. It’s possible for a male to contract a genital yeast infection if he has unprotected sex with a partner who has a genital yeast infection. However, just because your mate has a yeast infection doesn’t mean you will get one too. It is uncommon for yeast infections to be transmitted during sexual relations.

In females, a vaginal yeast infection is inflammation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in meager numbers, but when the bacteria in the vagina become out of balance, too many yeast grow and cause an infection.

Vaginal yeast infections are very commonplace. About 75 percent of women have a yeast infection during their lives. And almost half of women have two or more yeast infections. Female yeast infections are more common than a male yeast infection.

Vulvitis can also cause local discomfort in addition to the above symptoms. Pain in the vulvar area is referred to as vulvodynia.

In up to 5% of women, yeast vulvovaginitis may cause a recurrent problem. A recurrent yeast infection occurs when a woman has four or more infections in one year that are not related to antibiotic use. Recurrent yeast infections may be connected to an underlying medical condition and may require more aggressive treatment.

How are vaginal yeast infections and vulvitis diagnosed?

Vaginal yeast infection is present when a cheesy white discharge is noted over the walls of the vagina, but the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection are nonspecific and may be a result of other conditions. To firmly establish the diagnosis and to rule out any other causes of the symptoms, your doctor may take a specimen scraped from the affected area for microscopic analysis or for culture in the laboratory. Identification of yeast under a microscope, when possible, is the least expensive and most rapid and accurate way to establish the diagnosis.

In a male yeast infection the most typical symptom are open sores. However, several more symptoms may also be obvious.

There are three key factors that determine if you’re likely to get a yeast infection:

First, birth control pills and other medications that cause hormone imbalance as well as some illnesses such as diabetes can be a factor. Second, medical treatments that cause a suppression of the immune system can be another factor. Finally, a diet that is high in sugar and white flour or the reaction from some antibiotics can also affect your chances of getting a yeat infection.

A good way to treat a yeast infection is to avois the thing that made you get it in the first place. If the cause was birth control pills, you should choose another method. Simple things like avoiding dry clothing and keeping dry can really help. It is usually advised that women do not use douches or vaginal sprays because they can interfer with the normal vagina functions. Staying away from foods that have molds will help and they include beer, all sweet foods and the list goes on.You should talk with your doctor about the best foods for you, especially if you think you’re sensitive to certain foods. You will be on the road to a “yeast infection free” life!

Mandy Wilks is a blogger who writes mosting on healt related issues.

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