Patient's question:
The concern is balanitis, the foreskin has been itchy, the itch gets worse the more I scratch, and it has swelled. Now it has become very thick. How should it be treated? Could the mouth ulcers in recent days be related to this?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you have described, it is highly likely that the discomfort you are experiencing is caused by balanitis. The possible causes include: infectious factors such as unprotected sexual contact, which can transmit Candida, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, mycoplasma, gonococcal bacteria, or other bacteria; other factors such as phimosis, poor local hygiene, or trauma can also lead to this condition. Therefore, patients should seek timely treatment based on their symptoms and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.