Many people still associate the yeast infections with only women.
But this is a highly misunderstood concept.
Even the males are equally prone to this infection.
The areas that can be attacked by this infection in males are digestive system, mouth and genitals.
Though the oral yeast infection and the internal yeast infection are equally problematic, however the penile yeast infection is painful, irritating and above all embarrassing.
Diagnosing the infection caused due to overgrowth of yeast in males is difficult.
It is only when the problem reaches its highest point, it becomes noticeable.
At times, if the infection is mild, many male patients stay unnoticed of this for their whole life.
Furthermore, many males, suffering from penile infection feel embarrassed and do not disclose their discomfort until it becomes unbearable.
Males who are on heavy doses of antibiotics or are suffering from diabetes are more prone to this health issue as compared to the healthy men.
The symptoms of this illness are similar to those of male herpes and other sexual transmitted diseases.
Thus, one should definitely consult a doctor to make sure whether or not one is suffering from the yeast infection.
The symptoms shown up also vary from person to person depending upon their age and physical health.
Some of the common symptoms of the male yeast infection are: 1.
In case of penile yeast infection, the patient will suffer from constant itching and burning sensation.
After urination or sexual interaction, the discomfort augments.
The rim of the penis becomes painful and the tip of the penis appears red.
The infection also leads to fowl smelled white colour discharge.
2.
If the person is suffering from the oral infection caused due to uncontrolled yeast growth, he may show up symptoms like appearance of creamy white lesions in mouth.
It is mostly noticeable in the inner part of the cheek, mouth roof, tonsil or at the throat back.
The patient will have difficulty in swallowing if the infection reaches the food pipe.
3.
The abnormal growth of yeast in digestive track causes poor functioning of the digestive system.
The patient will show up with the symptoms like mood swings, sudden craving for sweets, memory loss and lack of energy.
The symptoms vary from person to person.
It is always advisable to keep your body scrutinise and detect any infection at its early stage.
Take Care!