Patient's question:
I recently experienced redness and swelling of the foreskin, along with a burning sensation, which was 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 harms does balanoposthitis bring to male patients?Doctor's answer:
Causes urinary system diseases. Balanoposthitis is also prone to downward transmission in the urinary system, commonly seen in conditions such as cystitis, nephritis, and pyelonephritis. Chronic balanoposthitis that does not heal easily is particularly likely to cause urinary system diseases. If not properly treated during the acute phase, it can be life-threatening. It also leads to dry, occlusive balanoposthitis. Dry balanoposthitis is a more severe form of pathological damage in balanoposthitis, destroying the physiological structure of the foreskin and glans, affecting sexual life and aesthetics, and is also a common factor in premature ejaculation.