Patient's question:
What happens if a person with balanitis infects others? What happens if balanitis is not properly treated? It feels like it's not being treated well.Doctor's answer:
Balanitis is generally caused by the accumulation of smegma, which irritates the inner foreskin and glans, leading to infection. It is often separated from balanoposthitis, which is the combined term for balanitis and posthitis. Most cases are secondary to phimosis and excessive foreskin. Balanitis can be exacerbated during sexual intercourse. It is usually transmitted from male to female through close contact, causing gynecological inflammation in women. Balanitis is not difficult to treat, but the key is to persist with medication. The treatment for balanitis is considered successful when there is no redness, swelling, or discharge in the affected area, and there is no pain or discomfort. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to use medication appropriately during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!