Patient's question:
I've been feeling unwell lately, constantly experiencing a itchy sensation down there. Besides small red bumps, it's very painful. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it's balanitis. What are the symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Penile prepuce and glans are mildly red, with white cheesy patches on the inner preputial skin and coronal sulcus of the glans. Small, pinpoint-sized pale red papules may be present on the glans. If the navicular fossa is injured, symptoms such as frequent urination and dysuria may occur. Local sensations of burning and itching may also be present. It is recommended that the patient first have the excessive prepuce removed, and then consult a doctor for a treatment plan for balanitis based on the underlying cause. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.