Patient's question:
A few days ago, when I had sex with my girlfriend, we had taken precautions, but after finishing, I felt a bit of pain in my penis. A few days later, I noticed small red bumps on my glans and didn't know what was happening. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was glans inflammation and prescribed some medication.Doctor's answer:
Genital herpes and balanitis have very similar symptoms in the early stages of infection. However, as the condition progresses, the herpes will reappear as blisters, which will rupture and cause pain and other symptoms. The most fundamental difference lies in laboratory testing. Therefore, it is recommended that you visit the hospital's department of reproductive infections for a follow-up examination. The Gene Chip Testing System can perform accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the pathogens causing the infection, helping to confirm the diagnosis and avoid missing the optimal treatment window.