Patient's question:
The foreskin is quite long, with some redness, swelling, and pain, which has lasted for about 2 days. What could be the reason for the redness, swelling, and pain of the foreskin?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, leading to inflammation of the foreskin and glans. 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 reproductive organs. Therefore, when a man notices phimosis or excessive foreskin, he should have it removed promptly. It is recommended that you visit a reputable urological hospital for diagnosis as soon as possible.