Men's Health Articles
Male Yeast Infection
It is quite common for a male with a yeast infection to be totally unaware of his condition. A yeast infection comes about by an excessive growth of a yeast-like fungus called Candida Albicans. This organism is actually present in all human bodies. This excess growth can create a wide array of symptoms, which can be both painful as well as embarrassing. One possible extreme result of having such a yeast infection is prostate cancer.
Some of the symptoms of a male yeast infection include constipation, bloating & indigestion, bad breath and intestinal gas, diarrhoea and loose stools, sexual dysfunction, irritability, fatigue, muscle fatigue, dry itchy skin and prostate related problems.
The most common cause of yeast infections in men is the instability in the ratio of good bacteria to yeast, in the digestive system, which helps the yeast fungi flourish and spread throughout the body. Some other causes include antibiotics, corn products, alcohol, peanuts, wheat products, barley and a weak immune system. Antibiotics can destroy friendly intestinal flora and so can lead to this imbalance.
Except for the antibiotics, all these food products are contaminated with moulds and fungi which contribute to the Candida overgrowth by enervating the body's immune system and killing good bacteria through the acidity they generate in the intestine.
Unprotected sex can be another cause as the male urethra is completely exposed, making it extremely vulnerable to yeast infection from an infected female. The yeast may move up the urethral canal and settle in the prostate gland. Unfortunately, male yeast infection thrives on beer and sugar-laden foods which feed the fungus and help it grow and spread in the body. This continues till the fungus takes a good control of the digestive system by piercing the lining of the intestine and gradually becoming systemic.
Recommended Actions
It is important to include good sources of friendly intestinal flora in your diet, such as a good quality yoghurt or acidophilus capsule. Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. Eat fresh vegetables and protein. Avoid refined sugars, soft drinks, white flour products and alcohol (sorry) especially beer.
To handle the immediate condition use a good quality herbal remedy such as Yeastrol. Yeastrol is a homeopathic product combining 12 yeast-fighting ingredients. It is absorbed quickly by the system as it is sprayed directly under the tongue.