Patient's question:
What causes a red and swollen glans in men? Hello doctor, what causes a red and swollen glans in men? How should a red and swollen glans be treated? How should a red and swollen glans be treated?Doctor's answer:
Erythema and swelling of the glans are a symptom of balanitis, primarily caused by non-infectious and infectious factors. When men do not pay attention to genital hygiene, they are prone to infections such as Candida and trichomonads, which can lead to balanoposthitis, resulting in symptoms like redness and swelling of the glans, itching, and small white spots. Balanitis can cause other inflammatory conditions such as prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, and seminal vesiculitis, severely endangering reproductive system health. It is recommended that patients seek timely and standardized treatment at a formal hospital to avoid missing the opportunity for proper care. For patients with redness and swelling of the glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.