Patient's question:
My husband has recently had some redness and swelling in his glans with discomfort and itching. Usually, we are very careful about hygiene, so we don't know what's going on. Today, I accompanied him to the hospital for a check-up. After the doctor examined him, he said it was balanitis and prescribed some medication. We came back, but after taking it, he started feeling a bit itchy.Doctor's answer:
Acute superficial balanitis and phimosis Initially, local redness occurs, with the skin of the penis becoming red, swollen, and accompanied by a sensation of burning and itching in the glans. When the foreskin is retracted, the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans appear congested, eroded, with exudate, and even bleeding. Secondary infection may lead to the formation of small ulcers and the presence of foul-smelling creamy purulent discharge. Pain is felt upon friction with underwear, and patients often experience limited mobility. It may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.