Candidiasis and candida on the penis

Most men consider thrush to be a purely female disease. However, it is not. Practice shows that a strong half of humanity suffers from penile candidiasis several times less than women. Infection occurs during a decrease in the defenses of the immune system.

Candidiasis and Candida

Candidiasis (in the common people, thrush) is a type of fungal infection that is caused by microscopic fungi from the genus of yeast-like "candida". Candida is a small organism made up of one cell. Refers to mushrooms. There are approximately 140 species and subspecies in the world, 20 of which can live on the skin and inside the human body. Candida is oval in shape. Inside contains a spore bag - this is how it multiplies. If the fungus has got into a favorable habitat, then it begins the process of reproduction, occupying space.

If an unfavorable habitat is created for a fungus, then it builds a protective layer around itself. So candida protects its vital activity and waits for more pleasant conditions. That's why fungi are so resilient. You can catch the infection both through contact with an infected person and through everyday contact.

Candida loves a slightly alkaline environment, a high level of humidity and a temperature regime of 36.6 degrees. If in nutrition a person gives preference to flour, sweet and other carbohydrate-containing foods, then this is an ideal environment for the reproduction of the fungus. Human immunity and other inhabitants of the microflora of the body are able to restrain the growth of fungi. But if the immune forces are weakened, and dysbacteriosis is observed in the body, then Candida begins to multiply rapidly.

Reasons

In general, infection with candida is not associated with sexual relations, although this option is far from the last place in the statistics. After unprotected contact with an infected woman, a man may not get candidiasis, as the beneficial bacteria on the glans penis will cope with harmful fungi. The growth of fungal microorganisms is accompanied by several factors at once that affect the immune system of a man.

What causes penile candidiasis:

• Diseases in the field of endocrinology (diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, adrenal glands, etc.);
• Problems in metabolism (obesity, overweight, etc.);
• Violation of immunological reactivity;
• Diseases of the genitourinary system;
• Disorders in the digestive tract (constipation, diarrhea, dysbacteriosis, etc.);
• Oncological diseases, undergoing radiation therapy;
• Chronic conditions (HIV, tuberculosis, etc.);
• Persistent and protracted colds (ARVI, acute respiratory infections, etc.)
• Being in stressful situations, overwork, lack of sleep;
• Long-term use of antibiotics, antipsychotics, antidepressants;
• Use of corticosteroids;
< li>Weakening of the immune system after a cold, venereal pathologies;
• Surgeries on the organs of the genitourinary system;
• Improper hygiene;
• Unbalanced diet;
• Excessive sweating;
• Abrupt climate change.

Manifestation of thrush

• Balanitis - thrush affects only the outer surface of the head of the penis;
• Balanaposthitis - the fungus affects the head with the foreskin;
• Urethritis - pathology occurs in the urinary canal;
• Cystitis - inflammation of the bladder;
• Pyelocystitis - infection spreads up the urinary tract.

Signs of candidiasis:

• Hot penis;
• Swelling of the penis;
• The urethra is stuck together with mucus in the morning;
• Severe itching extending to the genitals and into inguinal region, can be both periodic and permanent pain;
• Inflammatory process, burning, especially during and after urination;
• Gray-white plaque on the genitals, under which there is inflammation;
• Dryness of the penis, cracking;
• Redness, small blistering rashes can eventually develop into erosion;
• Discharge in the form of lumps, similar to cottage cheese;
• Sourish smell from the perineum;
• Pain during sexual intimacy and erection, reduced time of intercourse;
• Increased libido.

20% of the male population is unaware of the presence of candidiasis on the penis, as there are no main symptoms. If you have at least one alarming manifestation of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor. During the treatment started is the key to successful therapy.

If a man has thrush, you need to contact a dermatovenereologist and a urologist. Men love to play "doctors" and prescribe their own treatment. But the symptomatic manifestations of candidiasis are easily confused with other diseases of the genitourinary system.Only after receiving the results of a complete diagnosis, it is possible to say with accuracy whether it is a thrush or not.

Research methods

• Wet smear microscopy;
• Microscopic examination of biomaterial in color;
• Cultural method.

Tests are performed in the morning before or after urination. A scraping swab from the inside of the affected area is taken before genital hygiene is performed at any time of the day. Sowing for nutrients is done before taking medications, regardless of the time of day.

Treatment of male thrush

Therapy of candidiasis in men is prescribed only by the attending physician, after the necessary tests have been carried out. Self-medication is fraught with terrible consequences. Incorrectly chosen treatment tactics aggravate the situation and lead to a chronic form of candidiasis, prostatitis, orchitis, infertility, gangrene of the penis and more.

Therapeutic course may consist of:

• Topical preparations aimed at the destruction of the fungus;
• Systematic treatment;
• Traditional medicine;
• Measures to improve the immune mechanisms of the body.< /li>

Only a specialist can judge the need for this or that remedy, since he knows the clinic and the peculiarity of the patient's body. Topical antifungals include creams, ointments, sprays, gels, and solutions. Most often, doctors prescribe: Sebozol, Ketoconazole, Nystatin, etc.

Systematic therapy includes tablets, capsules, injection solutions. Bright representatives of the group: Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Diflucan, etc. Traditional medicine includes baths, decoctions, infusions. The most effective remedies from the people: soda solution, calendula infusion, garlic water, etc. Immunotherapy includes taking drugs to improve the intestinal microflora, for example, Linex, Acipol, Lactobacterin, etc. Herbs for the normalization of immunity - ginseng, lemongrass, plantain, etc.

It is also necessary to take vitamins and a complex of minerals. Additional measures are the transition to proper nutrition, the exclusion from the diet of fatty, floury, sweet, timely hygiene of the genitals. For the duration of treatment, it is better to refrain from sexual intimacy.

Prevention of fungal diseases

• Compliance with the basic rules of intimate hygiene, use of personal products;
• Monitor the state of health and treat diseases in a timely manner;
• Wear underwear only from natural fabrics, as synthetics does not allow the skin to breathe, and therefore moisture does not evaporate, resulting in a favorable environment for the reproduction of infections;
• Do not wear wet or damp clothes;
• Reduce carbohydrate intake, increase protein intake;
• Use of products that have an antifungal effect (grapefruit, propolis, etc.);
• Minimize alcohol and smoking;
• When having sex with casual partners use contraceptives;
• When taking an antibacterial course, take antifungal agents;
• Eat those foods that contain lactobacilli (kefir, bifidok, etc.), necessary to normalize the intestinal microflora and increasebody tone;
• Take care of strengthening the body's natural defense mechanisms and boosting the immune system, playing sports.

By following these rules, you can forget about diseases forever and enjoy life to the fullest!