Patient's question:
The glans is red and swollen, and it's also itchy. How many points are there in total?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of redness and swelling of the glans with itching are primarily considered to be caused by balanoposthitis. The main causes of balanoposthitis can be divided into two aspects: infectious factors and non-infectious factors. Infectious factors are often due to infections with pathogens such as Candida albicans, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and trichomonas. Non-infectious factors are usually related to excessive prepuce, prolonged inadequate hygiene leading to the accumulation of smegma, which irritates the mucosa and causes inflammation. This is also a major cause of balanoposthitis. I wonder how you have excessive prepuce? It is recommended that you revisit the hospital to identify the pathogen, receive targeted medication, and alleviate the pain and inconvenience caused by the disease as soon as possible. If you have excessive prepuce, it is advisable to undergo circumcision to remove the underlying cause of the disease.