Accompanying symptoms of a penis fungus
The penis fungus shows itself primarily through whitish coatings on the glans and the foreskin. These are usually easy to remove, but quickly reappear. The infection also often leads to an inflammatory reaction.
This is manifested by swelling and reddening of the affected mucous membranes. Pain and overheating of the penis can also occur. Often these inflammatory symptoms are accompanied by itching.
In addition, a burning sensation or pain in the glans occurs, especially during urination or sexual intercourse. In addition to the whitish coating, a purulent discharge may also be noticeable. In addition, small fluid-filled blisters may occasionally form on the glans.
Depending on whether a systemic disease affecting the whole body is the cause of the infection with Candida or not, additional symptoms can be added by the underlying disease. Thus, immunodeficient diseases are also susceptible to other diseases such as bacterial or viral infections. In particular, if the immune system is weakened, Candida can also spread to the internal organs.
In the course of the disease, liver damage, inflammation of the heart muscle or pneumonia or even inflammation of the meninges can occur. In addition, a burning sensation or pain in the glans can occur, especially during urination or sexual intercourse. In addition to the whitish coating, a purulent discharge may also be noticeable.
In addition, small fluid-filled blisters may occasionally form on the glans.Depending on whether a systemic, whole-body disease is the cause of the infection with Candida or not, additional symptoms can be added by the underlying disease. Thus, immunodeficient diseases are also susceptible to other diseases such as bacterial or viral infections. In particular, if the immune system is weakened, Candida can also spread to the internal organs.
In the course of the disease, liver damage, inflammation of the heart muscle or pneumonia or even inflammation of the meninges can occur. Pain is a typical symptom of candidiasis in men. The foreskin and the glans are most affected by the penis fungus, therefore the pain occurs mainly there.
They are usually a sign that the fungal infection has caused an inflammation of the genital mucous membranes. The pain can occur at rest, occasionally it is also noticeable when there is additional irritation of the glans, for example, by tight underwear. The penis fungus can also cause discomfort such as pain or a burning sensation during urination and sexual intercourse.