Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing pain in the lower abdomen, and I can see red spots on the glans. It also hurts when I urinate. After searching online, I found out that I might have balanitis. The doctor also said it's caused by balanitis. How is balanitis caused?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis is a common infectious disease of the male reproductive organs, often occurring in patients with phimosis or excessive prepuce. Due to the accumulation of smegma caused by phimosis or excessive prepuce, prolonged irritation ultimately leads to balanoposthitis. Experts say that balanoposthitis can cause sexual dysfunction in patients and even lead to male infertility, posing serious harm that requires timely treatment.Detailed examination and laboratory tests: Candidal balanoposthitis (balanitis) can be identified by scraping or culturing the inflamed glans and prepuce to detect Candida. Trichomoniasis balanoposthitis can be detected by finding trichomonads in the secretions.