Patient's question:
Expert: Hello! I have had a circumcision for two years. Sometimes when I use paper to wipe the surface of the glans, I still feel some pain. I don't know what the reason is. Will it be a disease? A month ago, my partner had adnexitis and cervical erosion. Could it be related to me? Will she infect me? Thank you!First follow-up question: Thank you for your answer! Could you please tell me what symptoms will appear on the surface if I have balanitis? Will it be contagious to me?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The condition you mentioned cannot be contagious. Moreover, it is not certain whether your current condition actually belongs to the symptoms of balanitis. So, may I ask if you have any other symptoms? Is there any redness or swelling of the glans?Clinically common types of balanoposthitis include the following, with their symptoms:
(1) Acute superficial balanitis
Initially, local redness occurs, with the skin of the penis becoming red and swollen. A burning and itchy sensation is felt in the glans. When the foreskin is retracted, it can be seen that the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans are congested and eroded, with exudate or even bleeding. Secondary infection may lead to small ulcers and foul-smelling, creamy purulent discharge. Friction with underwear causes pain, and patients often experience difficulty in movement. It may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.
(2) Annular erosive balanitis
On the glans and foreskin, red patches can be seen, gradually expanding into a ring shape, which may form superficial ulcers.
(3) Candidal balanitis
Red patches can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small vesicles. The edges of the red patches are relatively clear, and during acute episodes, erosion and exudate may occur.
(4) Trichomoniasis balanitis
The glans develops papules and red patches, which gradually expand with clear edges. Tiny vesicles the size of needles can be seen on the red patches, eventually forming eroded areas.