Yeast infection or Candida infection is commonly associated with women but anyone can get yeast infection including men. It is rare to get the infection from a sex partner infected with Candida infection but it sometimes happens. It is not uncommon for men to get yeast infection because yeasts or Candida normally live in the human body. Men with weakened immune system, diabetes or under prolonged antibiotic use are more likely to develop yeast infection. Men infected with yeast infection suffer from symptoms like swelling and pain of the penis, penile redness or presence of red patches or small lumps on the head of the penis, itchiness or irritation of the penis head, pain when urinating, painful sexual intercourse, cottage cheese-like penile discharge and unpleasant or foul odor.
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Yeast infection is caused by Candida albicans, a type of organism naturally residing in the human body. The organism is harmless if kept in check by good bacteria. Once the balance is disturbed, there is a high risk of developing Candida infection. Candida infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of Candida. Men infected with yeast infection have to know how to get rid of the infection to free themselves from its disturbing symptoms.
The following tips can be very helpful for men infected with yeast infection.
Avoid sex. Although it is rare to transmit the infection through sexual activities, it is best to refrain from sexual activities while you are being treated for Candida infection. Wait until the treatments take effect and all your www.yeastinfectionnomore.co.uk symptoms are gone before having sex again. Men infected with yeast infection may experience painful sexual intercourse so it is best to abstain from sex to save yourself from pain and to avoid aggravating the symptoms.