Patient's question:
My son is over two years old. A few days ago, he cried when he urinated, saying his "chicken" hurt, and he was too painful to urinate. Later, he seemed to recover on his own. In the past two days, he occasionally mentioned pain again. Today, I gently examined his foreskin and noticed an ulcer on his glans. Is it balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you described and the photos you provided, it is more likely caused by repeated irritation from smegma. Enhance the baby's hygiene habits, frequently clean the urethral meatus and coronal sulcus, and promptly remove urine deposits to prevent repeated irritation that may lead to urethritis or balanitis. If the foreskin cannot be retracted smoothly, seek medical attention promptly at a regular hospital's general surgery or urology department, and have a professional doctor perform a foreskin retraction procedure. The condition of redness and swelling of the glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication treatment. Additionally, for male patients, it is important to actively seek medical attention at a professional and reputable hospital, and treatment should be considered based on the examination results. Also, pay attention to a proper diet and avoid sexual activity.