Patient's question:
How much does it cost to treat balanitis? What does balanitis look like? Are there any symptoms? How much does the treatment cost? How much does it cost to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Gonococcal urethritis initially presents with local redness, a sensation of heat and itching. Gonococcal urethritis is usually caused by infection due to dirty masturbation or, in cases of phimosis, insufficient hygiene leading to the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and the glans, which irritates the local mucous membrane and causes inflammation. Clinical diagnosis primarily manifests as moist, red, swollen, and painful glans and foreskin, with symptoms worsening after friction, accompanied by symptoms such as urgency and dysuria. If not treated promptly, the glans and foreskin may experience recurrent erosion and ulcers, accompanied by creamy, foul-smelling purulent discharge. In severe cases, gangrene may recur, and it may also lead to prostatitis and infertility. If the problem is detected, seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment should be administered to avoid delaying the condition.