Patient's question:
Doctor, there is some redness and swelling on my foreskin, and there are a few red spots on the head of my penis. It appears to be accompanied by some discharge when it recurs. What could be the cause? What is the reason for the redness and swelling of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it is considered to be balanoposthitis, which has been infected with Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Non-infectious factors are often due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, which can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to recurrent inflammation. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a detailed examination and timely treatment. In addition to treating the redness and swelling of the foreskin, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and accelerate the healing process.