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, after a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as balanoposthitis. What are the dangers of balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Causes urinary system diseases. Balanoposthitis is also prone to downward infections in the urinary system, commonly seen in conditions such as cystitis, nephritis, and pyelonephritis. Chronic balanitis that does not heal easily is particularly susceptible to urinary system diseases. If an acute episode is mishandled, it can be life-threatening. It also leads to dry, occlusive balanitis. Dry balanoposthitis is a more severe form of pathological damage to the foreskin and glans, destroying the physiological structure of the foreskin and glans, affecting sexual life and aesthetics, and is also a common cause of premature ejaculation.