Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: It seems there are a few small bumps on the surface of my glans, and they only appear when I'm about to get erect. After getting erect, the glans looks uneven. What could this be? What should I pay attention to in the future? Sometimes my right testicle feels a bit painful, and when I touch it, it feels different from my left testicle. The right testicle seems harder than the left one. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis is the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis. It can be caused by various pathogens, such as infections and the irritation of smegma on the foreskin and glans. In the early stages, patients with balanitis may experience redness in the glans area. Later, depending on the weather and individual skin type, small red or white bumps may appear on the glans, accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, and a burning sensation. When the glans and foreskin are retracted, one may observe exudate, congestion, erosion, and bleeding.