Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with balanitis. I don't know much about this disease and would like to consult. What are the reasons for itchy glans?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. It can be transmitted by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to recurrent inflammation. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.