Patient's question:
There is always white discharge on the glans, and apart from a few small red spots, my friend said it's a symptom of balanitis. I'm not really sure, and I don't know if it's balanoposthitis. What are the symptoms of balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
The glans and balanitis of the prepuce show surface edema and congestion. The urethral meatus becomes red and recurrent sores or erosion appear, which can expand into superficial ulcers with purulent discharge. Patients may experience pain or a burning sensation in the glans, followed by pain. After suppuration, it may discharge pus with a foul odor. In severe cases, symptoms may include fatigue, low-grade fever, inguinal lymphadenopathy, and tenderness. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it can affect fertility.