Patient's question:
Recently, after having sex with my wife, I noticed some pain in my glans. Both my wife and I are used to taking a shower after sex, but lately, when I shower, I find that my glans is always red and a bit sore. I saw in a magazine that this is a symptom of balanitis, and balanitis is actually divided into many different types.Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis is divided into fungal balanitis, candidal balanitis, mold balanitis, and trichomoniasis balanitis. Among these, fungal balanitis and candidal balanitis are more common. Their symptoms mainly include itching, redness, swelling, and pain during intercourse. Based on your condition, the preliminary diagnosis suggests a higher possibility of fungal balanitis. It is recommended that you visit a hospital to obtain topical medication for treatment.