Patient's question:
My foreskin is too long, and I had a circumcision surgery a few weeks ago. But now I feel a lot of itching and pain in my genital area, and it's turning red. I rushed to get a thorough examination, and the doctor said I have balanitis. What are the symptoms and manifestations of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is that you have balanoposthitis, but it is not recommended for you to self-medicate blindly, as this may lead to an imbalance in the endocrine system of the microbial community, resulting in drug resistance that is unsuitable for later standardized treatment. Excessive foreskin is prone to accumulating smegma, which, when chronically stimulating the glans penis, especially the corona, can easily lead to balanitis and posthitis. Additionally, prolonged stimulation of the glans by the foreskin can enhance its sensitivity, leading to premature ejaculation. During sexual activity, it is also prone to recurrent phimosis.