Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and it's very red and wrinkled. Lately, when I urinate, there's always white discharge coming out, and it's itchy. I went to see a doctor and they said it's balanitis. Please ask: what should I do if I get red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is preliminarily diagnosed as balanoposthitis. Balanoposthitis in men is a common reproductive infection, often caused by inflammatory stimuli leading to redness, swelling, and itching of the glans. Common causes include:1. Penile injury: Excessive or forceful sexual activity can cause penile injury, which in turn leads to balanoposthitis and the recurrence of redness and swelling of the glans.
2. Excessive foreskin: When a man has an overly long foreskin, it can prevent the secretions under the foreskin from being easily expelled, leading to prolonged accumulation and the formation of smegma. Smegma is a chemically irritating substance that readily promotes bacterial growth and colonization, resulting in balanoposthitis and redness of the glans.