Patient's question:
Sometimes the glans head becomes red, swollen, and painful. It often has a smell, sometimes it itches, and there's also some premature ejaculation. Why?Doctor's answer:
It may be balanitis, with bumps appearing on the foreskin. It is generally considered to be a sexually transmitted infection or other genital inflammatory diseases. The common causes of balanitis include excessive foreskin, unclean sexual practices, penetration of pathogens, and poor local hygiene. If it is caused by excessive foreskin, it is recommended to seek medical treatment early and undergo circumcision to prevent the occurrence of balanitis and the development of bumps on the foreskin. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the occurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.