Patient's question:
I noticed that my glans seems to have some blisters, red and swollen. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was balanitis. I didn't do much, yet how did I get this condition? Please ask: How should I treat and handle red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Gonococcal urethritis 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. Balanoposthitis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, and intense itching of the glans and prepuce. In some cases, it can recur with desquamation and ulcers, accompanied by yellow purulent discharge and a special odor. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.