Patient's question:
In the recent few months, I've been feeling severe lower back pain, weakness in my limbs, and frequent and urgent urination. Every time I urinate, it's very painful, especially at the glans, which is red and has developed several bumps. It's itchy and intense. I've tried various methods, but none have worked. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with balanitis.What kind of help I need: How much does it cost to treat balanitis?
Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis can be caused by infectious and non-infectious factors. Infectious factors are often due to unsafe sexual contact or sharing footbath utensils, leading to infections with Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, all of which can cause balanoposthitis. Non-infectious factors are mostly 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, triggering inflammation.Since the causes of balanoposthitis vary, the treatment methods differ as well. It is recommended that you visit a regular hospital's urology department for a thorough examination. After a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor's advice for treatment. The treatment cost is generally around 2,000 to 3,000 yuan.