Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling uncomfortable between my legs, so I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it was balanitis. I'm really puzzled about how I could get this condition. I'm very careful about personal hygiene, and I don't have any unprotected sex. How could I suddenly develop this condition? It's really frustrating.Doctor's answer:
The discomfort caused by balanoposthitis. The causes are often infectious, usually due to unsafe sexual contact, which can transmit Candida albicans, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Other factors such as phimosis, poor local hygiene, or trauma can also lead to this condition. It is recommended that you take it seriously, maintain good hygiene, relax your mood, temporarily avoid sexual activity, and consider treating your sexual partner if necessary.