Patient's question:
Patient is male, has had redness, swelling, and pain in the foreskin for a long time. What are the causes of redness, swelling, and pain in the foreskin in males?Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of redness, swelling, and pain in the male foreskin is balanoposthitis. This condition is more prevalent in individuals with phimosis or excessive foreskin. Because the foreskin is not cleaned regularly in cases of phimosis or excessive foreskin, it can easily accumulate smegma. Smegma is prone to bacterial growth, which can lead to inflammation of the glans and foreskin. Phimosis and excessive foreskin not only cause redness, swelling, and pain in the foreskin but can also lead to other sexually transmitted infections of the genital organs. Therefore, when a male notices phimosis or excessive foreskin, it is advisable to have it removed promptly. We recommend that you visit a formal urological hospital for diagnosis as soon as possible.