Sunday, June 12, 2011

What You Need to Know about Yeast Infection in Men

By Frank Montebalm


Yeast infection in men is brought about by a particular type of fungus known as Candida. This condition takes place because of a number of different reasons, with which sexual transmission from a female suffering from vaginal yeast infection as being the most common reason. Having an impaired immune system and the indiscriminate usage of antibiotics are some of the other causes for yeast infection in men. When the naturally occurring yeast organisms found in the human body have overgrown beyond a specific limit, this leads to what is medically known as Candidiasis or yeast infection.

There are times when a male suffering from yeast infection, the condition may not show any signs. Male yeast infection however, can take place any part of the body, including the hands and feet, but it generally invade the genital region which is referred to as penile yeast infection. As an outcome, the physical appearance of the penis changes and rashes form around the periphery of the penis. The following are some of the symptoms manifested by yeast infection in men:
* Urine is white and thick
* The head of the penis is sore and irritated
* Small blisters are formed and distinctively observed on the penile head
* Intolerable itchiness felt on the head of the penis
* The penis appears red

Men can be treated with natural treaments instead of medicines. The natural alternatives available are safe to utilize and fast at curing this health condition. The first way is making use of vinegar. Men suffering from yeast infection, have to directly apply it on the affected area in order to get relief from the itchiness. For treating infections caused by yeast, vinegar is usually mixed with water. Vinegar is very effective in relieving the itching and soreness accompanied with this condition. Essential oil, more in particular tea tree oil is another effective natural cure among patients. Tea tree oil is first diluted in water and then directly applied generously on the affected areas of the body

The other common natural treatment for infection caused by yeasts is garlic. Relief is achieved by gently rubbing garlic cloves on the affected area everyday for 4 to 5 days. Chamomile, licorice and black walnut are some herbs that are also proven to be an effective remedy for infection caused by yeasts in men. These treatments can either be topically applied to the affected areas or taken orally.




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