Patient's question:
What should I do if the male glans is swollen and red? What should I do if the male glans is swollen and red? What is the reason for the swollen and red glans in males? What should I do if the male glans is swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
1. Penile Injury: Excessive or forceful sexual activity in men can lead to penile injury, which may subsequently cause balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis), resulting in redness and swelling of the glans.2. Excessive Prepuce: When a man has an overly long prepuce, the secretions beneath it may not be easily expelled, leading to prolonged accumulation and the formation of smegma. Smegma is a chemical substance that readily promotes bacterial growth and colonization, causing balanitis and resulting in redness and swelling of the glans.
3. Poor Hygiene: Poor hygiene habits are also a contributing factor to redness and swelling of the male glans. Some men may neglect hygiene, allowing bacteria and other microorganisms to accumulate in the private area.