Patient's question:
I've had balanitis for a while, and recently my family persuaded me to see a doctor. I'm currently undergoing treatment.Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by unclean sexual activity and phimosis. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all cause it; alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to inflammation. It is recommended to consult an infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.