Patient's question:
Detailed condition and consultation purpose: Redness, swelling, and itching on the glans and inner foreskinWhen the foreskin is retracted, the glans is red and swollen, and there are ulcers on the inner foreskin with fluid leakage.
There is purulent discharge, and it becomes difficult to retract the foreskin again after it has been pushed back down.
I want to know what this could be and how to treat it.
First follow-up question: The foreskin and glans are severely swollen, with ulcers on the foreskin and purulent discharge. It's very itchy. I don't know what the condition is and don't want to go to the hospital. Is there any way to treat it at home?
Doctor's answer:
??????Based on the symptoms you described, it is possible to have conditions such as balanoposthitis. Balanoposthitis is generally related to infections of the reproductive and urinary systems. The specific causative agent typically requires a diagnosis by a medical expert through physical examination combined with relevant auxiliary tests. Balanoposthitis is characterized by local redness, papules, ulcers, etc. In some cases, bacteria can spread from the urethra into deeper parts of the body, potentially affecting the prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, testicles, and other male reproductive organs. Particularly in patients with phimosis, excessive secretions cannot be expelled, and they may accumulate to form smegma.