Male Yeast Infection Symptoms and 5 Easy Ways to Beat Yeast Infection In Men
Male yeast infection symptoms are typically; chronic itching, red / swollen glans, ulcer-like spots, dry flaky skin, unusual whitish discharge, pain when peeing, painful intercourse, etc. Now, these are the symptoms you can see, But there are some other signs of male yeast infection, things like; irritability, sore / stiff joints, nausea, stomach cramps, short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating, etc. There are many more, just too many to go into here.
The most important thing is that at the first signs of the symptoms you need to seek medical advice. This is particularly important with male yeast infection because, in men, the symptoms can take a considerable time to show. And so, during all this time, the yeast infection is taking a greater hold making it that much more difficult to eradicate. In the meantime you could be transferring the infection to a sexual partner. So seek help fast!
Male yeast infection (or women's for that matter) is triggered by five main things; reduced good bacteria numbers, a lowered immune system, some drugs, hormonal problems, and high blood sugar levels. And the type of occurrences that can affect these are; antibiotics overuse, illness, unhealthy diet, pregnancy, stress, diabetes, etc. In addition, the fungus that causes the actual symptoms -- Candida albicans -- loves the warm, moist, dark areas of the body such as the penis, anus, vagina, mouth, etc.
So what about treatment once male yeast infection symptoms do show? Well, the normal everyday way is to use over-the-counter or prescription meds. These take the form of drug-based creams, pessaries, sprays, foams, gels, tablets, oral suspensions, lozenges, etc. These are chosen depending on where the infection is located. Now, these can work given time, but they do have negative side effects for many men (and women), and, they tend just to address the local symptoms, not the actual underlying root cause(s) above.
But there are natural ways to treat male yeast infection symptoms. So here are 5 simple tips to help eradicate yeast infection in men:-
(1) Avoid Intercourse
I know this is shocking, but it's very important nonetheless. Yeast infection can be transferred back and forth between couples, making it very hard to eradicate because it's continually being fed. So avoid sex until both of your infections are completely cleared.
(2) Don't Wear Tight Underpants or Clothes
The fungus just loves moisture and heat. Man-made fibres tend not to let your sexual area 'breathe' and so traps both moisture and heat. Wear natural fibres such as cotton, and not too tight. Wear looser-fitting trousers and jeans, etc.
(3) Take Probiotics
You do this to build-up your friendly bacteria numbers in your gut again. This helps to fight the fungal infection. Natural yogurt with no sugar, coloring, fruit, or anything else added contains friendly live bacteria. Eat plenty everyday. You could even coat yogurt over your penile area to help fight local fungi.
(4) Take Natural Antifungal Agents
Raw garlic is greatly endowed with natural antifungal properties. So eat it raw everyday if you can. If you cook it then cook very lightly. You can also take it in capsule form, but make sure they are of high quality. Try pulping a peeled clove into a smooth paste and coating your penile area with this too.
(5) Cut Out Sugar From Your Diet
The yeast-like fungus needs sugar to live and grow. So if you can effectively starve it if you avoid sugar and any foods or drinks that contain sugar, including artificial sweeteners. And you might want to reduce your carbohydrate intake as this breaks down into sugars eventually.
These 5 tips on how to get rid of male yeast infection symptoms can be very effective if followed properly. But, on their own, they probably aren't sufficient to give you the highest chance of curing your infection permanently. There are so many issues that need addressing. However, you do need to prevent recurring yeast infections from causing more serious health issues down the road.
The most important thing is that at the first signs of the symptoms you need to seek medical advice. This is particularly important with male yeast infection because, in men, the symptoms can take a considerable time to show. And so, during all this time, the yeast infection is taking a greater hold making it that much more difficult to eradicate. In the meantime you could be transferring the infection to a sexual partner. So seek help fast!
Male yeast infection (or women's for that matter) is triggered by five main things; reduced good bacteria numbers, a lowered immune system, some drugs, hormonal problems, and high blood sugar levels. And the type of occurrences that can affect these are; antibiotics overuse, illness, unhealthy diet, pregnancy, stress, diabetes, etc. In addition, the fungus that causes the actual symptoms -- Candida albicans -- loves the warm, moist, dark areas of the body such as the penis, anus, vagina, mouth, etc.
So what about treatment once male yeast infection symptoms do show? Well, the normal everyday way is to use over-the-counter or prescription meds. These take the form of drug-based creams, pessaries, sprays, foams, gels, tablets, oral suspensions, lozenges, etc. These are chosen depending on where the infection is located. Now, these can work given time, but they do have negative side effects for many men (and women), and, they tend just to address the local symptoms, not the actual underlying root cause(s) above.
But there are natural ways to treat male yeast infection symptoms. So here are 5 simple tips to help eradicate yeast infection in men:-
(1) Avoid Intercourse
I know this is shocking, but it's very important nonetheless. Yeast infection can be transferred back and forth between couples, making it very hard to eradicate because it's continually being fed. So avoid sex until both of your infections are completely cleared.
(2) Don't Wear Tight Underpants or Clothes
The fungus just loves moisture and heat. Man-made fibres tend not to let your sexual area 'breathe' and so traps both moisture and heat. Wear natural fibres such as cotton, and not too tight. Wear looser-fitting trousers and jeans, etc.
(3) Take Probiotics
You do this to build-up your friendly bacteria numbers in your gut again. This helps to fight the fungal infection. Natural yogurt with no sugar, coloring, fruit, or anything else added contains friendly live bacteria. Eat plenty everyday. You could even coat yogurt over your penile area to help fight local fungi.
(4) Take Natural Antifungal Agents
Raw garlic is greatly endowed with natural antifungal properties. So eat it raw everyday if you can. If you cook it then cook very lightly. You can also take it in capsule form, but make sure they are of high quality. Try pulping a peeled clove into a smooth paste and coating your penile area with this too.
(5) Cut Out Sugar From Your Diet
The yeast-like fungus needs sugar to live and grow. So if you can effectively starve it if you avoid sugar and any foods or drinks that contain sugar, including artificial sweeteners. And you might want to reduce your carbohydrate intake as this breaks down into sugars eventually.
These 5 tips on how to get rid of male yeast infection symptoms can be very effective if followed properly. But, on their own, they probably aren't sufficient to give you the highest chance of curing your infection permanently. There are so many issues that need addressing. However, you do need to prevent recurring yeast infections from causing more serious health issues down the road.
