Yeast Infection in Men

Yeast infection in men is more frequent than usually thought and can cause many health problems. Most men quietly live not knowing that they can have a yeast infection because there is the idea that only the women can get it. As a matter of fact, women get a vaginal infection and they realize that there is something wrong in their body. On the other hand, a man cannot realize that he is infected until he got some serious health problem or is informed by his partner that she has a yeast infection and therefore he also has a chance to be infected.

The most common demonstration of the infection in men is certainly the appearance of yeast on the penis. However, the problem can be more serious because during sex the male urethra is exposed to a urinary tract infection from an infected partner. In addition, the yeast can move up in the urethral canal and create some grave damages.

Causes of Yeast Infection in Men 

The most known causes of yeast infection in adult and youth males are antibiotics, alcohol, beer, sex with infected partners, eating a lot of wheat products, corn products, and high sugar foods.

Why an abuse of antibiotics could be a serious cause of yeast infection? The reason is that antibiotics weaken the good bacteria that are present in any human body then allowing to spread out the yeast infection. On the other hand, beer is produced with yeast and sugar and therefore can help the growth of yeast in the intestine. Also food rich in wheat, corn and sugar can increase the growth of the yeast.

Yeast Infection Symptoms

In addition to the appearance of yeast on the penis, the most common symptoms of yeast infection in men are:

·         digestive problems

·         bad breath

·         constipation

·         intestinal gas

·         diarrhea

·         mood swings and irritability

·         lack of energy

·         memory loss

·         flaky dry itchy skin

·         athlete feet

Less frequently, the infection can also cause prostatic problems and sexual dysfunction.

Yeast Infection Home Treatment

Home treatments are based on the observation that yeast grow more in an acid environment and then the goal is to  neutralize the body of any acidity. Nutrients that can be used to this aim are:

·         Coconut oil

·         Oregano oil

·         Tea tree oil

i      Cinnamon oil

·         Plain yogurt

       Garlic

·         Chamomile

·         Goldenseal

·         Black walnut

·         Licorice

During the assumption of these nutrients, dairy products, soy, wheat, eggs, fructose and any food containing yeast should be avoided.

In case of itching, a hot bath with some vinegar can help in restoring the body PH and stop the yeast growth.

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