Patient's question:
I recently experienced redness and swelling of the foreskin, along with a burning sensation. The pain is relieved during urination. The glans developed papules and erythema, which gradually expanded, with tiny needle-sized vesicles visible on the erythema. Later, a thorough examination revealed it was balanoposthitis. What are the common hazards of balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Causes urinary system diseases. Balanitis is also prone to downward infections of the urinary system, commonly seen in conditions such as cystitis, nephritis, and pyelonephritis. Chronic balanitis that does not heal easily is particularly likely to cause urinary system diseases. If acute episodes are not properly treated, they can be life-threatening. It also leads to dry, occlusive balanitis. Dry balanitis is a more severe form of balanitis, damaging the physiological structure of the foreskin and glans, affecting sexual life and aesthetics, and is also a common cause of premature ejaculation.