Almost every woman has heard of thrush. Someone faced this only during pregnancy, others treat it regularly, throughout their lives. It is considered to be an exclusively female disease. But it is worth remembering that if a woman comes for a consultation, she is always recommended to undergo treatment with her partner.
This practice has developed because men are also carriers of the Candida fungus, and in some cases it begins to multiply uncontrollably and cause anxiety. Consider the signs of thrush in men.
Rare problem
To be fair, it should be noted that yeast-like fungus does not take root well on the genitals of a man. It is flushed out of the urethra in the urine, so it takes a serious reason for it to multiply. Symptoms of thrush in men usually do not appear immediately. It is required that the colony grows enough. Under certain conditions, Candida fungi become pathogenic.
Being on the mucous membrane, they begin to quicklymultiply. But this is only the first stage. After that, pathogenic fungi are fixed on the cells of the epithelium of the mucous membrane. Now the situation is changing. Fungi begin to parasitize in the cytoplasm and nuclei. This leads to the appearance of lesions on the mucous membrane.
Causes of pathological changes
Sometimes the representatives of the stronger sex are very surprised that if they have a permanent partner, they show signs of thrush for the first time in several years. In men, this is due to a deterioration in well-being and the condition of the whole organism. That is, first of all, the manifestation of symptoms is associated with reduced immunity.
In turn, this phenomenon has many reasons. Severe stress, trauma and much more. The immunodeficiency virus is a special condition that very quickly leads to the fact that the previously dormant fungus blooms violently.
Signs of thrush in men often begin to appear on the background of diabetes. Therefore, the endocrinologist often warns his patients that they should keep in mind the possibility of developing such a complication. Excess weight can contribute to its development, as well as taking certain drugs.
How symptoms appear
Signs of thrush in men depend on the location of the fungus. Like the fair sex, it can affect any mucous membranes of the body. Of course, most often pay attention to the difficulty with urination and visual changes in the appearance of the penis.
First of all, the representatives of the stronger sex note the redness of the head of the penis. Usually thisvery alarming vigilant men. In parallel, itching and swelling of the head and foreskin are added. But if these symptoms can still be experienced, then when pain appears during an erection, urination, and especially during sexual intercourse, then many go to the doctor on a run.
If you stretch for some more time and do not follow the rules of personal hygiene, then a grayish coating with a sour smell begins to appear regularly in the area of the coronal sulcus. In order not to start the situation, you need to pay attention to the first signs of thrush in men. The symptoms are quite characteristic, it is difficult to confuse them with something else.
Mouth lesions
Don't be surprised, it's not uncommon at all. Candida is a fungus that lives throughout the body. It does not make much difference to him where to establish a colony. Of course, saliva is a disinfectant solution, so the fungus does not like to come into contact with it too much. In addition, daily brushing of the teeth also does not contribute to its reproduction.
But you still need to know what signs of thrush in men indicate its appearance in the oral cavity. This is a sour taste in the mouth, inflamed and bleeding gums, painful sensations when eating. First of all, you can suspect problems with your teeth, but an experienced dentist will tell you what to look for.
Skin lesions
Also often associated with the vital activity of the fungus. On the face, it usually manifests itself in the form of enlarged pores. Some representatives of the stronger sex note that they have becomesweat much more. You can change deodorants and wash several times a day, but it is best to consult a doctor. By eliminating the cause, you will surely solve the problem once and for all.
Red, itchy spots on the skin are sure signs of thrush in men. The photo shows how easily they can be confused with any other dermatological disease. Therefore, the sooner you contact a specialist, the easier the diagnosis and therapy will be.
Diagnosis
You can start with a local therapist. He will give a referral to the right specialist or prescribe treatment himself. The first signs of thrush in a man are an occasion to think about your lifestyle and the state of the immune system. And of course, you will have to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis so that the doctor can prescribe the right treatment.
Remember that this is a disease that can lead to serious consequences. The most common complications are pyelocystitis and urethritis. They affect the entire urinary system, so it is important not to delay treatment.
Examination
Very rarely a doctor will prescribe treatment without a preliminary diagnosis. This only applies if the laboratory is not currently available. Standard diagnostics includes interviewing the patient and examining the location of the problem. After that, the following tests are scheduled:
- analysis of scrapings from the penis or oral mucosa;
- study of culture, that is, sowing on the medium, with a quantitative account of fungal colonies. It also helps to pick up medicines.
- examination of material under a microscope;
- preferably a complete examination of the body.
Once the cause of the disease is established, it is necessary to prescribe the optimal treatment not only for the man himself, but also for his partner.
Start the fight
It is generally accepted that diet is the lot of beautiful ladies. But without correcting the diet, you are unlikely to be able to normalize the condition. Of course, I want to take a pill and forget about the problem. But the doctor will insist on optimizing the diet. If you are overweight, then such a measure will not be superfluous at all.
The diet requires eliminating foods that are a favorite for candida fungus. It turns out to be very difficult if the treatment falls on the cherished holidays, New Year, Maslenitsa, Easter, but he alth requires sacrifice.
- Should be excluded from the diet of buns and sweets. It is advisable to remove fresh bread as well. It is best to eat bread or unleavened, gray flatbread.
- Spicy and spicy marinated dishes.
- It is advisable to quit smoking.
- Any alcohol.
Raise immunity
This is the main measure that allows you to eradicate the symptoms of thrush in men. Treatment of symptoms is only part of the measure. The most important thing is to work with the reasons for its appearance. Nutritional optimization serves this purpose as well. But in addition, you need to drink vitamins andminerals, more frequent outdoor activities and sports. Very good for hardening. To activate the body's defenses, it is recommended to use immunostimulating drugs. But a doctor should prescribe them, do not self-medicate.
Personal hygiene
This should be emphasized if the first signs and symptoms of thrush in men are noticed. Treatment that takes place against the backdrop of personal hygiene is much more effective:
- First of all, get in the habit of washing your hands every time you go to the bathroom. And be sure to use soap when doing this.
- Changing your underwear every day is another good habit and a must for thrush. Choose panties only from natural fabrics. Synthetics create a greenhouse effect, and this is exactly what the fungus needs. When wearing such underwear, you can constantly take drugs and still not achieve results.
- All hygiene procedures must be carried out in the shower, without the use of perfumed gels or soaps.
Topical drugs
Usually it is with their use that treatment begins. It will not get rid of the cause in the case of advanced thrush, but will somewhat reduce the intensity of the symptoms. If the incubation period of thrush has just ended, it is enough to start treatment with Clotrimazole. To date, more expensive, and according to reviews, more effective drugs have appeared. These are "Triderm", "Pimafutsin" and a number of analogues. Even though they are allsold without a prescription, it is recommended that you first consult with your doctor.
Chronic form
Further state of he alth will depend on how to treat thrush. The chronic form will require additional efforts, since this is already a systemic lesion of the body. Therefore, doctors prescribe drugs of general action. This is Diflucan and its analogues. A consultation with an endocrinologist is mandatory.
Already against the background of these drugs, it is recommended to use local creams and ointments. With proper diet and personal hygiene, good results can be achieved.
Folk methods
Despite everything, men prefer not to expand on such sensitive topics and often do not visit a doctor. How to treat signs of thrush in a man if he belongs to this category? If the disease is not too advanced, then you can resort to folk methods. But do not think that they are completely harmless. The indiscriminate use of herbal preparations can adversely affect the condition of your body.
Nevertheless, the gifts of nature can help a lot in combination with complex antifungal therapy. The best helpers can be called:
- Chamomile. This is the most famous medicinal flower, which has unique properties and helps to quickly get rid of thrush. With timely treatment, you can get by with only one chamomile, without the use of drugs. Availability and budget cost are indisputable advantages.
- Calendula. It is in no way inferior to chamomile and perfectly helps to relieve all symptoms in the acute course of the disease.
- Juniper fruits. They are brewed with boiling water and taken one spoon a day.
It is quite possible to defeat a thrush, you just need to get down to business seriously. Proper nutrition, a he althy lifestyle and medicines prescribed by a doctor will get rid of the problem pretty quickly. Do not forget that you need to treat partners at the same time.
