Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I came home that night, I noticed a ring of redness on the head of my penis, with some bleeding. At the time, I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was caused by balanitis. I would like to ask: What are the symptoms of a swollen and red glans penis?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, smegma (accumulated dirt between the foreskin and glans) may build up, irritating the local foreskin and mucosa and causing inflammation again. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment. Wishing you good health.For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.