What are the symptoms of thrush in a man?
Thrush (Candida albicans) is a type of yeast that takes advantage of warm moist locations. Generally speaking, if it causes an infection it is likely to be either in the mouth (oral thrush) or at the end of the penis, under the foreskin (balanitis). More rarely, it’s possible to get thrush infections elsewhere on the skin or in the intestine; but such manifestations tend to occur in folk who are already unwell with some other condition and they are relatively uncommon in healthy adults. The symptoms are usually soreness and itching, with visibly inflamed red skin. In moist areas, like the mouth or under the foreskin, there is often, although not invariably, a white discharge that looks rather like cottage cheese. If it’s affecting the mouth, there can also be discomfort when swallowing or altered taste sensation, sometimes a strange metal taste or burning sensation. If there is any doubt, it’s not difficult to confirm the infection with a swab test. It is usually easy to treat skin and
