Patient's question:
Penile itching, painful urination, and after examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. Is it balanitis if the glans is swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it may be balanoposthitis. Balanoposthitis is caused by excessive foreskin, as the secretions cannot be cleared promptly and thoroughly due to the excess foreskin, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt, leading to local inflammation. Symptoms may include: redness, blisters, red spots, discharge, smegma, itching, and a bad odor.The solution is as follows: if it is mild, you can regularly clean it; if it is severe, you should go to the hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis before treatment; if it recurs frequently, it is best to undergo a circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanoposthitis.