Patient's question:
Itching of the glans, dysuria, went for a check-up and was told it was balanitis. Is it balanitis if the glans is swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it may be balanitis. Balanitis is caused by excessive foreskin, as the secretions cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly due to the overhanging foreskin. This allows pathogens to grow and adapt, leading to local inflammation, which manifests as: 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 treatment; if it recurs frequently, it is best to undergo circumcision. This will prevent the recurrence of balanitis.