Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I always feel itchy on my glans. Because I have phimosis, when the glans feels itchy, I want to wash it with water, but it's very difficult. I don't know what to do. I don't want to go to the hospital. Does phimosis cause balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and paraphimosis can lead to balanitis, and if surgery is performed promptly, it may also cause other inflammatory conditions such as balanitis, urethritis, genital warts, genital deformities, sexual dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and sexually transmitted diseases. In severe cases of phimosis, it may even lead to penile cancer and cervical cancer in partners. Therefore, patients with phimosis or paraphimosis must seek treatment as soon as possible.There are several treatment methods for balanitis, but since the symptoms vary among patients, the treatment approaches differ accordingly. It is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment once symptoms are noticed.