Patient's question:
I went to the hospital a few weeks ago, and the doctor said I have mild balanitis. Yesterday, after using the restroom for a few minutes, I felt a burning sensation at the urethral opening, just for a moment. Then suddenly, there was a series of sharp pains at the coronal sulcus of the glans for about a minute. Could it be another illness? Could I be at ease since a masseuse has been masturbating for four months without any symptoms? I went to the dermatology department at the hospital a few times and touched my genital area, could I have been indirectly infected? Actually, what I’m mainly asking is whether these two symptoms could indicate balanitis of the glans and foreskin, because the doctor said I have it. I’m worried it might be something else, and these symptoms only occur once after a long time—could this be normal?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it should be balanoposthitis, not a sexually transmitted disease. Advice: Avoid masturbation with the weak hand and contact with hospitals, as it will not lead to infection with sexually transmitted diseases. Your current symptoms are normal. It is recommended to actively treat the inflammation and maintain local cleanliness and dryness. In fact, it is not necessary to be afraid of balanitis. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected in time and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of controlling the condition and recovery are very high.