Patient's question:
A 31-year-old male, I noticed some blisters on my glans, which are red and swollen. The hospital examination said it was balanitis. I didn't do much, but how did I get this disease? Please ask: What are the main reasons for recurrent balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Your symptoms are likely caused by either phimosis or paraphimosis. Under normal circumstances, the glans can be fully exposed. If the glans cannot be fully exposed but can be retracted, it is called phimosis. If the glans cannot be retracted during erection and causes pain, it is called paraphimosis. Phimosis or paraphimosis can lead to residual urine, accumulation of smegma, inflammation, and infection, as well as tight wrapping of the glans, prolonged friction on the penis, and conditions such as premature ejaculation during intercourse and poor penile development. Since your condition keeps recurring, it is recommended to visit a hospital for relevant examinations to identify the underlying cause and then receive targeted and systematic treatment. Wishing you good health.