Patient's question:
My husband has recently developed red spots with a bad odor below, accompanied by local redness and swelling. He feels very painful and cannot sleep peacefully during his afternoon nap every day. His mood has also calmed down somewhat. I want to understand this condition in detail and hope the doctor can help me by providing the necessary assistance: What are the main symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
At the initial stage of the disease, the patient's local area presents with flushing, and the penis skin may again show redness and swelling. It is also common to feel a burning and itchy sensation on the glans. If the foreskin is retracted, one can observe congestion and purulent discharge on the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans, along with fluid leakage or even broken skin.II. Circumferential Purulent Balanoposthitis On the glans and foreskin of the patient, erythema is often observed. As the disease subsides, it gradually expands, ultimately forming a ring shape. Subsequently, superficial ulcers may develop.