Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable downstairs for this period, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The smell is especially unpleasant, and there are yellowish secretions on my glans. Is this likely glans inflammation? Please ask: What is the best treatment for a red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis often occur simultaneously, hence the term balanoposthitis. The main causes of balanoposthitis are phimosis or excessive prepuce. Additionally, dirty sexual intercourse, drug irritation, or allergies can also lead to sepsis. Balanoposthitis manifests as redness and swelling of the glans and prepuce, pain, and intense itching. In some cases, it may recur with desquamation and ulcers, accompanied by yellow purulent discharge and a special odor. Glans redness can be cured, but the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, medication must be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period, hoping that male patients can recover quickly.