Fungi of the genus Candida refer to opportunistic organisms that are constantly present on the mucous membranes. Under certain conditions, this representative of the microflora multiplies more actively and colonizes too large areas of tissue, provoking thrush. This disease can go into a chronic form and cause complications.
Causes of thrush in men
A strong half of humanity is susceptible to candidiasis similar to women. The appearance of the symptoms of thrush in a man is regarded by urologists as a pronounced malfunction in the work of immunity. With a normally functioning body's defense system, oral and genital candidiasis is cured independently even after external infection. If the pathology progresses or becomes chronic, a general immunodeficiency state is recorded.
Oral and genital candidiasis - causes and predisposing factors:
- diabetes mellitus type 1,2;
- prolonged emotional overstrain;
- severe stress;
- hypothyroidism;
- low glucose tolerance;
- anemia;
- blood diseases;
- oncological lesions;
- deficiency of microelements and vitamins;
- prolonged or uncontrolled reception of corticosteroid hormones, antibiotics;
- intense hypothermia;
- metabolic disorders;
- excess weight;
- excessive insolation;
- previously transmitted viral infection.
Is the thrush passed from woman to man?
Candidiasis is easy to get infected, especially with insufficiently active immunity. Thrush is transmitted from woman to man, if the partner is sick with acute or chronic mycosis of the genitals. During intimate proximity, the activation of one's own conditionally pathogenic flora on the mucous membranes of the genitals takes place. In parallel, the oral cavity can become infected. Oral thrush in men often develops after having sex with a sick woman. Sometimes the candidiasis of the epithelium in the mouth occurs later, indicating the generalization of the pathological process.
Thrush in men - symptoms
In 15% of cases, the disease under examination proceeds without obvious signs. Variants, as manifested thrush in men, depend on the site of the lesion and the form of pathology. Genital candidiasis can occur in mild or with complications such as balanoposthitis, urethritis and pyelocystitis. Thrush in the mouth is also fraught with dangerous consequences - stomatitis and glossitis.
Urogenital candidiasis in men
The main symptom of the described type of disease is the presence of a dense or cheesy whitish-gray plaque on the genitals. Additional signs of thrush in men:
- redness and swelling of the head, prepuce of the penis;
- burning and discomfort during urination;
- pain with intimacy, erection, after orgasm;
- periodic or persistent itching of the penis.
If genital candidiasis in men is prolonged and complicated, balanoposthitis can develop with the following symptoms:
- unpleasant odor from the genitals (like sour milk);
- white-gray mash-like mass on the foreskin and the head of the penis, after removal of which remain small bleeding wounds and erosion;
- redness, itching, burning, pain in the genitals;
- increased libido (due to constant irritation of nerve endings);
- swelling of the foreskin and head of the penis;
- discomfort during and after intercourse.
Running thrush in men sometimes turns into urethritis. In addition to the listed general clinical manifestations, it is accompanied by such signs:
- more frequent urination, accompanied by pain and burning;
- copious discharge of mucus from the penis;
- muddy urine with impurities of blood;
- discharge from the penis (in the mornings) white in the form of long thin filaments.
The most severe variant of the course of candidiasis in men is pyelocystitis. Fungal infection penetrates ascending way into the kidneys and bladder, provoking serious inflammation and damage to the internal organs. Specific symptoms:
- deterioration of general well-being;
- increased body temperature;
- kidney pain;
- discomfort with urination, intimacy.
Candidiasis in the mouth
The severity of this form of thrush depends on the state of the immune system, age, the presence of concomitant dental diseases and other factors. Simple oral candidiasis in men are characterized by the following symptoms:
- redness and dryness of the mucous membranes of the cheeks, lips (from the inside), the upper palate, the back of the tongue;
- dirty white cheesy plaque in the mouth;
- burning and pain during meals, especially spicy or spicy;
- unpleasant odor from the mouth.
Manifestation of thrush in men with advanced or complicated forms of pathology includes symptoms of glossitis and stomatitis:
- fungal plaque hard scraping;
- after the removal of the curdled masses, the damaged surface of the mucous membranes is exposed, covered with erosions;
- atrophy of the filiform papillae of the tongue;
- presence of white-gray nodules or plaques on the palate, tonsils;
- bleeding gums.
How to treat thrush in men?
Successful therapy of candidiasis involves an active fight with the causative agent of pathology. Modern treatment of thrush in men includes:
- taking antifungal tablets;
- application of antimycotic ointments and creams;
- antiseptic treatment of damaged areas (folk recipes can be used);
- prevention of relapses.
Tablets from thrush for men
In the treatment of candidiasis, you can not select medicines yourself, they should be prescribed only by a doctor. Antifungal agents are highly toxic to the liver and can lead to serious damage to it. Treatment of thrush in men - drugs:
- Ketoconazole ;
- Fungikok;
- Irunin;
- Dekamin;
- Fluconazole ;
- Itraconazole;
- Levorin;
- Fucis;
- Oronazole;
- Nystatin ;
- Fungistab;
- Diflucan;
- Mycosyst;
- Flucostat and analogues.
Ointment from thrush for men
The genital form of the disease is accompanied by severe discomfort in the genital area. For this reason, complex treatment of candidiasis in men should include the application of local drugs. Regular use of external medicines helps to get rid of unpleasant symptoms and stop the reproduction of fungi. Effective ointment for candidiasis for men:
- levoronovaja;
- nystatinic;
- decamine;
- Mikoket;
- Clotrimazole;
- Sebosol;
- Mycosorrhal;
- Triderm.
Cream for thrush for men
Some patients do not like the overly oily structure of ointments, their ability to dirty clothes and clothes, leave oil stains on the fabric. In such cases it is better to choose a cream for candidiasis in men. This dosage form is quickly absorbed into the skin and mucous, has a lightened consistency, but produces a similarly pronounced and rapid effect. Thrush in men can be treated with the following creams:
- Mycosis;
- Dermazol;
- Nizoral;
- Candide;
- Ecodax;
- Iphenec;
- Fungitsip;
- Amicon;
- Kandibene;
- Imidil;
- Clotrimazole;
- Funginal;
- Canison and synonyms.
Thrush in men - folk remedies
Alternative medicine has many prescriptions for candidiasis, but it is important to use selected medications together with conservative therapy. Effective external remedy for thrush for men - herbal decoction based on plants that have antiseptic and antifungal properties. Solutions must be prepared daily to preserve the healing properties of natural raw materials.
Medication for thrush for men
Ingredients:
- chamomile flowers - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- petals of calendula - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 500 ml.
Preparation, application
- Mix the herbs.
- Pour the flowers of cold water and put on a stove with a strong fire.
- Boil the mixture.
- Infuse the medicine for half an hour.
- Strain the broth.
- Warm solution to wash the genitals, apply compresses.
- You can separately use only chamomile or calendula, in parallel to drink tea from these plants.
Infusion for sedentary baths from thrush
Ingredients:
- leaves of eucalyptus - 1,5-2 tbsp. spoons;
- St. John's wort - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 0,8-1 l.
Preparation, application
- Mix the herbs.
- Pour the collection with boiling water.
- Insist means 35-40 minutes.
- Strain the medicine.
- Pour warm solution into a small basin.
- Take a 10-12-minute sitting bath.
- Manipulation should be repeated 1-2 times a day.
Drink from candidiasis in men
Ingredients:
- fruits of juniper - 15 g;
- boiling water - 1 glass;
- honey, sugar - to taste.
Preparation, application
- Rinse the berries and mow them lightly.
- Pour the base with boiling water.
- Insist the medication for 4 hours. Sweeten at will.
- Drink 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day.
Prevention of thrush
General measures to prevent the emergence of candidiasis suggest a correction of lifestyle and strengthening of the immune system.
Prevention of thrush in men:
- Strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene.
- Wear cotton underwear with loose cut.
- Exclude indiscriminate and unprotected sex.
- To give time to physical exertions, walks.
- A good rest.
- Balanced eat, limiting the amount of fatty and flour dishes in the diet.
- Periodically take vitamin-mineral complexes.
- Regularly visit a urologist for routine examinations, take the prescribed tests.
- Avoid stress.
- Monitor the normal state of the microflora of the mucous membranes of the genitals and intestines.
Prevention of thrush in men, if a woman is sick
When Candidiasis is found in a permanent partner, it is important to jointly take a course of treatment. Even if the thrush in men is not manifested in any way, this does not guarantee the absence of infection, it can leak secretly. During therapy, you will have to refrain from sex to avoid the risk of re-infection. Barrier contraception (condoms) do not protect a man, a thrush in a female partner easily spreads with vaginal discharge that gets on the skin. Do not use personal hygiene items - towels, washcloths, shower gel, with hard soap.
Prevention of thrush in men - drugs
Drug preventive therapy is not required in the absence of risks of infection with fungus. Thrush in healthy men with strong immunity does not develop, in order to prevent it, there are enough common measures to correct the lifestyle and observe the rules of personal hygiene. Use of special drugs is necessary only if there is a permanent sexual partner with the described diagnosis. In such cases, the prevention of candidiasis in men involves the use of anti-mycotic agents prescribed by the urologist.