Different Forms of Candida and Erectile Function

Candida represents microscopic organisms that live on the surface of our body without doing any harm to the organism. Candida Albicans is the most common type but there are more than 20 all in all. Provided the surroundings of Candida change it starts to multiply and therefore evoke yeast infection or Candidiasis. Other possible diseases caused by the microorganism are thrush, diaper rash, vaginal yeast infection, nail-bed infection and pulmonary candidiasis. Women frequently suffer from yeast infection; penile Candidiasis (yeast infection affecting potency) is not so frequent but not less dangerous.

Conditions that can make Candida trigger ED:

- First of all, diabetes. The condition of diabetes is characterized by increased sugar levels in the urine. It is hard to imagine a better way for Candida to spread and therefore evoke ED.

- Antibiotics are able to dispense with the bacterial flora of the penis. Consequently Candida infections do not have any resistance and spread freely.

- The following conditions can lessen the resistance of the immune system and stimulate the process of Candida spread: stress, HIV, hypothyroidism and Lyme disease.

- Another reason to trigger the spread of Candida is to have sex with a woman who has vaginal yeast infection. Be careful about it if you do not want to evoke ED.

The symptoms of penile yeast infection and ways of treatment:

Penis yeast infection does not necessarily lead to the erectile function. But it is quite hard to define the infection; the symptoms can be the following: excessive itching, possibly resulting in irritation, soreness and redness. When the infection becomes more serious small blisters can appear and clumpy white discharge.

Remember that there is a chance to mix the infection with the genital herpes as their symptoms are alike. It is advisable to go check the doctor if any signs of disturbance appear in order to know for sure.

There are some medications that are used for the Candida treatment and prevention it from evoking ED. They are generally ketaconazole and fluconazole. But be careful using them as some ill-effects may take place. It is recommended to try some natural means of treatment such as apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, garlic paste, yogurt, etc.

It is also advised that you practice safe sex provided your partner gas got a yeast infection of genitals. Make sure your clothes you wear are comfortable and loose let along dry and clean.

Some changes in your daily allowance may also be of assistance. More Vitamin C is always useful. Also refrain from foods rich in carbohydrates (cheese, bread, mushrooms, tomato paste, vinegar, etc.) and eat more nuts, vegetables, chicken, meat, and shell-fish.

Do not think that the condition of penile candidiasis can not be cured. And it does not necessarily lead to ED in the first place. But the infection itself is anyway unpleasant and is better to be got rid of as soon as possible. Provided you are diagnosed with it, stick to a proper diet, be careful with the choice of clothes and avoid any stress. Follow your doctor advice concerning the treatment and try natural means as well. Do not take a laissez-faire attitude towards the infection.