Is it a sexually transmitted disease or balanitis?

Patient's question:

Doctor, please help me take a look at my penis to see if there are any signs of sexually transmitted diseases like genital warts, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, or AIDS. I've had sex with a woman who is not a virgin. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent urination and urgency. Is it a sexually transmitted disease or balanitis?

Doctor's answer:

You don't have many symptoms either, and currently there's no sign of the diseases you're worried about reappearing. The symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases are quite obvious, and most have a short incubation period. If there are no symptoms again within three weeks, it's basically possible to rule out a sexually transmitted infection. Balanitis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and it's prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it's crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment during the course of treatment, use the medication appropriately, and the patient should also maintain a light diet.

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