Monday, October 17, 2011

Yeast Infection in Men: Prevention is Better than Cure

By Roberta von Furstenberg


Though less prevalent in males as compared to females, male yeast infection is a disease that requires considerable attention. It is a fungal infection often with visible results such as thrush. People with low immunity are mostly vulnerable to contracting this disease. This means that persons with diseases such as AIDS and cancer are more susceptible.

The most common sign that one has been infected is redness at the tip of the penis. This is in most cases accompanied with an itching sensation that causes soreness. Such a situation could lead to intense discomfort for an individual who has been infected. These signs should provide a wake up call for an individual to urgently seek expert medical attention. This is the surest way of telling whether or not an individual is suffering from the disease.

Amongst infants, oral thrush is perhaps the surest that one is infected. This results in severe mouth yeast infections for children who lie between three and nine years of age. This leaves white patches around their mouths. Regular screening should be conducted amongst infants to detect any infection at an early stage. The fact that children generally have a weakened immune system should be borne in mind.

Low immunity is a proven cause of male yeast infection. People suffering from AIDS have lower immunity and are therefore prone to suffering from this disease. Excessive use of external detergents on sensitive organs such as the penis increases the chances of an individual contracting the infection. Wet undergarments when worn increase the chances of the wearer getting infected. Unprotected sex with a sufferer of the disease does little to prevent one from contracting it.

Though used in treating male yeast infection excessive antibiotic use could have just the opposite effect. This disease is a bacterial disease. This means that the bacteria that makes an individual get infected compete with other bacteria for survival. If one overuses antibiotics he might end up killing useful bacteria that stifles the thriving of the bacteria that causes the disease. Excessive intake of carbohydrates could also have dire consequences. This is because carbohydrates provide the responsible bacteria with the much needed energy for their survival.

The disease can be diagnosed by either microscopic examination or by culturing. For proper diagnosis the services of qualified laboratory technologists should be sought. Proper diagnosis is a key factor in treatment since it will determine which type of treatment is necessary.

Anti fungal drugs are usually used in treating the disease. In case infections recur different anti fungal drugs should be used. This is to prevent development of resistance in cases where the same drug is usually used. Treatment of this disease should be seriously pursued. If not well treated, the infections could cause prostate cancer in a sufferer in the future.

Male yeast infection can be treated. That notwithstanding, it is extremely important for preventive measures to be first set in place. The fact prevention is by far cheaper as compared to treatment and it results in no pain should be borne in mind.




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