Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed swelling in the area of the foreskin, and the swollen area feels like a burning pain. This pain becomes particularly noticeable when I urinate, and the glans penis is also in a congested state. What is the concept of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the glans and foreskin mucosa. It can be caused by various different factors, such as excessive foreskin, stimulation from smegma, local physical factors, and various infectious factors. Balanoposthitis manifests as redness and swelling of the foreskin, burning pain, relief during urination, and may have purulent discharge from the foreskin orifice. If the foreskin is moved, it can be seen that the inner foreskin and glans are congested, swollen, and in severe cases, may have superficial small ulcers or erosion, showing purulent discharge.