Patient's question:
What are the early symptoms of balanitis? Recently, my glans seems to have some problems, but I'm not sure if it's balanitis. What are the symptoms of balanitis? Then I want to know what the early symptoms of balanitis are.Doctor's answer:
(1) Acute superficial balanoposthitis initially presents with local erythema, redness and swelling of the penis skin, and a sensation of burning and itching in the glans. Flipping back the foreskin reveals congestion, edema, and purulent discharge on the inner surface of the foreskin and glans, with even broken skin. Secondary infection may lead to small ulcers and foul-smelling creamy purulent discharge. Pain is felt upon friction with underwear, often causing inconvenience in movement. It may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.(2) Circumferential purulent balanoposthitis presents with erythema on the glans and foreskin, gradually expanding in a ring-like pattern, potentially forming superficial ulcers.
(3) Candidal balanoposthitis presents with erythema on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small vesicles.