Patient's question:
I have been having symptoms of itchy and sometimes painful glans due to poor personal hygiene. There was also discharge and pain. Later, I used medication, which provided some relief, but the condition keeps recurring and worsening. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
It is possible to contract conditions such as balanoposthitis. Balanitis is generally related to perinatal urinary tract infections. The specific causative agent typically requires a hospital visit for a physical examination by an expert, combined with relevant auxiliary tests for diagnosis. Balanoposthitis manifests as local redness, papules, ulcers, etc. In some cases, bacteria may spread from the urethra into deeper parts of the body, potentially affecting the prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, testicles, and other male perinatal systems.