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? How should I treat the redness and swelling of the glans for the best results?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis often occur simultaneously, hence the term balanoposthitis. The main causes of balanoposthitis are phimosis or excessive prepuce. Additionally, unprotected sex, drug irritation, or allergies can also lead to sepsis. Balanoposthitis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, and intense itching on the glans and prepuce. In some cases, it may recur with desquamation and ulcers, accompanied by yellow purulent discharge and a distinctive odor.