Patient's question:
When taking a bath at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and it seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, I also found that I wasn't urinating smoothly. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. Please ask: which hospital is good for treating red and swollen foreskin?Doctor's answer:
The condition you described is a manifestation of balanoposthitis. It can be infectious or non-infectious, and infectious balanoposthitis is more common in clinical diagnosis. Non-infectious factors are often due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, which can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to recurrent inflammation. It is recommended to undergo timely and thorough examination and treatment to prevent the pathogen from spreading backward to the urethra, prostate, and other areas. If you have any concerns, you can consult us with full attention. The condition of the foreskin tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is important to seek medical attention at professional and reputable hospitals, and treatment should be considered based on the examination results.