Patient's question:
In cases of excessive foreskin, sometimes there is a slight pain in the glans. After a thorough examination at Wuzhou Maternity and Child Hospital, the doctor said I have balanitis. Where is the best place to treat it? What are the treatment methods for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Penile balanitis is divided into infectious or non-infectious types, and infectious types are more common. The infectious balanitis is mostly caused by contagious bacteria, while non-infectious types are due to irritation. Common causes of balanitis include excessive foreskin, smegma, and poor hygiene habits, which can increase the likelihood of contracting the disease. The symptoms include redness of the glans, which may be accompanied by itching. In severe cases, pain and tenderness may occur, and it may even interfere with urination.