Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing pain in the lower abdomen. I can see red spots on the glans, and urination is also painful. The glans has appeared with red spots, discharge, and itching again. The doctor said it's balanoposthitis. What is balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Based on your condition, there is a possibility of balanoposthitis. Balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis. Normally, a lipid substance secreted in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma when the foreskin is too long or tight, which may irritate the foreskin and glans penis, leading to balanoposthitis. Symptoms include swelling, redness, exudation, and desquamation. Secondary infections may result in purulent discharge, easily forming ulcers, and causing pain.