Male thrush or candidiasis are other names of the penis yeast infection. The professionals refer to it as penile yeast infection. The common man however just uses the word penis instead of penile. This is a disease caused by a fungus named as candida albicans. It is therefore given manes such as candidiasis, oidiomycosis and monoliasis.

Chances of getting yeast ailment in the body are determined by the candida and bacteria balance. This is because candida naturally thrives in various body parts especially in the vagina for females and around male genital area. When the fungus is balanced with bacteria, the risks are low but when the balance is shaken yeast disease is developed.

Scholars indicate that fungal species are normal gastrointestinal flora and a problem comes up only when the balance is disturbed. Other body ailments may occur due to this imbalances. They range from general mucocutaneous or cutaneous ailments to severe system infections which even result to death. The condition are endocarditis, septicemia an meningitis among others.

Male thrush does exist though it might be as high as vaginal thrush in females. It is possible for a woman to pass the disease on to her male partner during sexual intercourse. Treating this condition might be easy or complicated. For people with strong immunity, over the counter treatment such anti-fungal ointments and creams may work them. This might be the case for people with poor immune systems. They may be seek the medical attention of a specialist.

The bad immunity status may cause major complications. The condition re-occurrence may result into invasive candidiasis. This is when the infection spreads through the entire body stem through the blood. Serious treatment options should be sort and hospitalization may occur.

It is important to know the symptoms and signs associated with male thrush. In some cases the it is hard to tell without proper diagnosis since the signs do not show. A sign will be seen on the outside while a symptom may be felt. For instance a rush is a sign, pain and itchiness are symptoms. If the infection affects the penis head or penis glans the condition is known as candida balanitis.

Candida balanitis is characterized by red skin spots and patches which graduate into lumps when not treated. There are symptoms of itchiness and soreness which are very uncomfortable. Swelling of the head, thick discharge with unpleasant odor are among the symptoms. There is evident light pain and discharge while engaging in sex or even urinating.

The penis yeast infection is not the only fungal skin disease. The thrush may occur on any part of the body especially in places where there are skin folds. They include the armpits, skin between the fingers, groin area, genital areas or around the anus or in huge people in folds between the skin. The symptoms are red, painful itchy rash, red spots, scales, whitish or yellowish layer.