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 foreskin show surface edema and congestion. The urethral meatus becomes red and recurrent sores or discharge appear, which can expand into superficial ulcers with purulent secretions. The patient 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, there may also be fatigue, low-grade fever, groin lymphadenopathy, and tenderness. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it can affect fertility.