What are the causes of inflammation of the glans penis?

Patient's question:

Please ask the doctor, what are the causes of inflammation of the glans penis? I want to know if I have balanitis.

Doctor's answer:

Mainly manifested as moist, red, swollen, and burning pain on the glans and foreskin, with symptoms worsening after friction, accompanied by symptoms such as urgency and dysuria. If not treated in time, the glans and foreskin may develop erosion and ulcers, accompanied by creamy, foul-smelling purulent discharge. In severe cases, gangrene may occur, and it may also lead to prostatitis and infertility.

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