Patient's question:
Is penile itching the same as balanitis? Where is the best place to have surgery for balanitis? Is penile itching the same as balanitis? Where is the best place to have surgery for balanitis? My penis is itchy with small bumps, is it balanitis? How should it be treated? Is penile itching the same as balanitis? What are the symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
A male friend experiencing symptoms of a itchy glans again cannot be confirmed as balanitis. A detailed examination in a hospital is necessary to determine the cause. However, you do not have any other symptoms. Generally, balanitis is accompanied by other symptoms, such as redness and swelling of the glans, or slightly foul-smelling discharge. But you do not have any of these, so it may not necessarily be balanitis. It could be due to inadequate hygiene after sexual activity.Patients with balanitis should avoid certain foods in their daily diet, especially seafood, as consuming too much of these foods can easily trigger or worsen the recurrence of balanitis. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of dietary restrictions in daily life.