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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection Along With Dry Mouth
Question: I think i have developed a male yeast infection from taking high level antibiotics to treat a corebuckle on my neck. I have dry mouth possably mild thrush, and what appears to be a yeast infection on my penis. I also have been having some leg cramps, I take potassium with my blood pressure medicine. Could the yeast infection effect my potassium level and cause these cramps
Brief Answer:
Cadidiasis is not a recognized cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Most of the yeast infections in men are due to Candida. This can occur due to antibiotics, diabetes or immune deficiency.
Low blood Potassium level may be due to side effect of certain blood pressure medicines. It is not a recognized side effect of Candida infection.
You can easily cure your infection with antifungal treatment.
Take care
Cadidiasis is not a recognized cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Most of the yeast infections in men are due to Candida. This can occur due to antibiotics, diabetes or immune deficiency.
Low blood Potassium level may be due to side effect of certain blood pressure medicines. It is not a recognized side effect of Candida infection.
You can easily cure your infection with antifungal treatment.
Take care
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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