Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed swelling in the area of the foreskin, and the swollen area feels like a burning pain. This pain becomes particularly noticeable when urinating, and the glans penis is also in a congested state. What is the concept of balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the glans penis and the foreskin mucosa. It can be caused by various factors, such as excessive foreskin, irritation from smegma, local physical stimuli, and various infectious factors. Balanoposthitis manifests as redness and swelling of the foreskin, burning pain, relief during urination, and may have purulent discharge from the foreskin opening. If the foreskin is moved, it can be observed that the inner foreskin and glans penis become congested, swollen, and in severe cases, shallow small ulcers or erosion may appear, with purulent discharge.