Patient's question:
When taking a bath, I felt something abnormal with my penis, and it also looked a bit red and swollen. Especially this morning, I saw a lot of white liquid, and I felt like something might be wrong with my body again. My friend said it might be balanitis. What are the symptoms of balanitis, and what should I pay attention to? What are the characteristics of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Considering your condition of balanitis, balanitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis. Accumulation of smegma can affect the foreskin and glans, leading to balanoposthitis. Another type is candidal balanitis, which is more common in those with excessive foreskin, a history of unprotected sex, mild erythema of the penis foreskin and glans, white cheesy patches on the inner foreskin and coronal sulcus of the glans, and pinpoint-sized pale red papules on the glans. Therefore, a preliminary judgment can be made based on your condition. Pay attention to daily care, avoid prolonged sedentary behavior; do not consume excessive alcohol, especially long-term consumption of strong alcohol; and do not frequently eat spicy, cold, and irritating foods.