Patient's question:
I am 32 years old and recently have been experiencing severe pain in my lower abdomen. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was balanitis. I would like to ask what are the symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis is often caused by poor personal hygiene and bacterial infection, and is also related to excessive sexual activity. The general symptoms include local redness and the discharge of white substances. It can cause frequent itching and mild pain, and in severe cases, it may even lead to difficulty in defecation. Phimosis can be classified into the following types:1. Acute Superficial Phimosis: The affected area shows redness, swelling, erosion, and a sense of pain and itching.
2. Candidal Phimosis: In the early stage, there are scattered red papules the size of needles on the surface, covered with point-like cheesy secretions and pus. In severe cases, erosion and exudation may occur.