Patient's question:
I got tested for a physical last week and found that I have balanitis. It seems to be getting worse recently, with some bleeding and discharge, and it looks like there are also blisters. Is the condition getting serious? Please ask.Doctor's answer:
Initial consideration is balanitis, as phimosis leads to incomplete and untimely removal of inner foreskin secretions, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt locally, resulting in inflammation. Symptoms include: redness, blisters, red spots, discharge, smegma, itching, and a bad odor. Balanitis severely harms men's physical and mental health and causes significant disruption. Therefore, regardless of the type of balanitis, men need to be vigilant and seek immediate examination at a formal and professional urological hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. The condition of red and swollen glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, male patients should promptly visit a professional and formal hospital for diagnosis and consider treatment based on test results. It is also important to quit smoking and drinking and maintain good personal hygiene. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.