Candidiasis is a common disease, and in humans it can cause itching, pain and redness in the penis, but in some cases it may cause no obvious symptoms. This disease has a cure and the treatment is done with ointments or antifungal medicines prescribed by the urologist.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans, which mainly affects the mouth and genitals, and manifests mainly in people with weak immune systems, who have diabetes or have had intimate contact without using a condom.
Causes of Male Candidiasis
Candidiasis can be caused by a number of factors, but it only manifests itself in man when his immune system is weakened. The main causes of candidiasis are:
- Intimate contact without condom with a partner infected with the fungus Candida albicans ;
- Frequent use of antibiotics, corticosteroids or antidepressants;
- Diabetes;
- Poor hygiene of the penis;
- Diseases that weaken the immune system, such as AIDS and lupus;
- Chemotherapy;
- Food rich in sweets.
In addition to the penile region, candidiasis can affect the mouth, throat, nails, skin and scalp.
How to treat candidiasis in men
Candidiasis is curable and its treatment in man can be done at home with the use of antifungal ointments such as Fluconazole, which should be applied daily for 7 to 10 days, according to the medical recommendation.
When treatment with ointment has no effect or in cases of recurrent candidiasis, oral antifungals such as Fluconazole or ketoconazole may also be used for up to 14 days.
Another strategy that helps cure candidiasis faster is to invest in foods like parsley and lemon that can be used to season the salad or squeezed in a little water without sweetening. See other home recipes for treating candidiasis.
Ginger tea and poejo tea are great options, see more tips than eating in this video by nutritionist Tatiana Zanin:
Symptoms of candidiasis in man
Symptoms of candidiasis in man are related to penile infection and include:
- Pain or burning during intimate contact;
- Itching;
- Redness, swelling or whitish plaques on the glans;
- Sore-like discharge.
The man should consult a urologist in the presence of these symptoms, and the diagnosis is made through penile evaluation and a laboratory examination in which a small sample of the penile lesions is collected to evaluate the presence of the fungus.
How to prevent candidiasis
It is common for candidiasis to recur, and to prevent recurrence of this disease is due to:
- Make a proper diet, rich in water, fruits and vegetables to strengthen the immune system;
- Avoid wearing warm, tight or wet clothing;
- Proper hygiene of the penile area;
- Use condoms in intimate relationships.
Strengthening the immune system is also a great way to prevent the proliferation of candida albicans, so you should eat less sugar, exercise, and have a healthy eating steadily.
