Male yeast infection is a topic that is not widely discussed. Too often, information focuses on vaginal yeast infections and doesn’t address the fact that men can experience yeast infections on the penis, as well as yeast infections on other parts of the male genitalia.

When a man gets a yeast infection, he may not experience any symptoms. But often there are symptoms that may not make a man think yeast is the cause at all. The symptoms may or may not involve the penis or genital area.

Symptoms of male yeast infection involving the penis and genitals

The main symptoms related to the male genitalia can be the same ones that can indicate a much more serious sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as syphilis. However, the simple test provided at the end of this article can help determine if yeast is the culprit. The symptoms are:

1. The glans, the head of the penis, can become red and swollen.

2. Urination can be slightly painful. This symptom usually doesn’t cause the severe pain associated with more serious STDs, but it can be annoying. This symptom can also indicate a urinary tract infection.

3. Jock itch can develop in the genital area.

4. The man may experience sexual dysfunction that he does not normally experience.

Symptoms of male yeast infection that does not affect the genitals

Here we will continue with the list of symptoms, but concentrating on the symptoms and signs that do not involve the genitals, which often leaves the man unable to identify the source of the problem:

5. Digestive problems may appear due to a lack of balance in the intestinal flora due to excessive yeast growth.

6. Constipation can occur.

7. Bad breath can appear even if good oral hygiene is practiced.

8. Bloating may appear due to overgrowth of yeast bacteria in the digestive tract.

9. Frequent intestinal gas is another indication of yeast imbalance.

10. Diarrhea can be a sign of infection.

11. There may be loose stools but no actual diarrhea.

12. Irritability due to general changes in health is common.

13. Mood swings in a man who doesn’t normally experience mood swings may be a sign of a male yeast infection.

14. Abnormal fatigue without unusual levels of activity may indicate an infection.

15. Lack of energy in a normally energetic man may be a sign of a yeast outbreak.

16. Memory loss is sometimes a symptom.

17. Unusually dry and flaky skin that itches can indicate fungal growth.

18. Athlete’s foot outbreaks, caused by similar bacteria, can be indicative of a male yeast infection.

19. There may be a sudden onset of prostate-like problems, such as frequent urination.

20. An unusual craving for sweets or carbohydrates because the yeast bacteria wants to be fed.

Simple test for male Candida infections

This is a very simple and easy test to perform to help a man determine if the signs and symptoms he may be experiencing are actually caused by a yeast infection. To prepare for the test, simply place a glass of water next to your bed before you go to sleep.

Upon awakening, before getting out of bed, spit into the glass of water twice. Over the next 15 minutes, watch closely for saliva in the water. If the saliva dissipates into the water, then most likely there is no infection. But, if the saliva becomes cloudy, stringy, sinks to the bottom of the glass, or takes on the appearance of a cobweb, then most likely there is a male yeast infection present in the man’s body.

The appearance of these signs of saliva is very noticeable, so a man with yeast infection will have no difficulty in recognizing the signs. Don’t worry that the signals are not clear. Usually within the first five minutes it will be very clear if there are any indicators of a yeast infection.