Why is the glans red?

The penis is the main sexual organ and reproductive organ of men, and is composed of the glans penis, foreskin, corpus cavernosum and other parts. When men reach orgasm, they will ejaculate, and the glans penis is the passage for male ejaculation. If you do not pay attention to the cleaning and care of the glans penis, it is very easy to cause infection and inflammation of the glans penis. Therefore, when the glans penis becomes red and swollen, you must understand clearly what causes it.

Balanitis

· Symptoms include foreskin rash, erosion, and increased secretions. · It will not heal on its own and requires local or systemic medication. · Recurrent episodes may be related to foreskin hyperplasia and require surgery.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of balanitis?

There are many types of balanitis, and the symptoms are also varied, but the abnormal manifestations all appear in the foreskin and glans, mainly red spots on the foreskin, rashes, erosions, ulcers, increased secretions, and may be accompanied by itching, burning sensation, pain, etc. Some patients will also have frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating.

If I have frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating, does that mean I have balanoposthitis?

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Some patients with balanoposthitis may experience frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination, but other diseases may also have these symptoms, such as various urethritis and urinary tract infections. If these symptoms occur, you must go to the hospital for a check-up and let the doctor determine what the problem is.

How to simply distinguish between various types of balanitis?

Different types of glans inflammation can be simply differentiated based on their symptoms. It should be noted that these symptoms and manifestations can only be used as a reference. Don't diagnose yourself based on these symptoms. If you suspect there is a problem, you should go to the hospital immediately.

Acute superficial balanoposthitis: When the disease first occurs, there is local redness, burning and itching sensation on the glans, congestion and erosion in the foreskin and glans, fluid exudation, and even bleeding.

Annular erosive balanoposthitis: There are red spots on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expand into a ring shape and may form ulcers and ruptures.

Candida albicans balanitis: Red spots can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the red spots are relatively clear, and there are erosions and exudates during acute attacks.

Trichomonal balanitis: papules and erythema appear on the glans, gradually expanding with clear edges. Small needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, and finally an erosive surface is formed.

Plasmocytic glansitis: It is more common in middle-aged people. It is a single or multiple chronic inflammation that does not subside for a long time. The damage is plaque-like, with a smooth or scaly or moist surface, and the infiltration is more obvious. The boundary is clear and not easy to break. Small spots like chili powder can be seen on the surface.

Mica-like and keratotic pseudoepitheliomatous balanitis: The glans penis is damaged, infiltrated and hypertrophic, with excessive keratinization and mica-like crusts. The affected area loses its normal elasticity and atrophies over time.

What are the dangers of balanitis?

If balanitis is not cured for a long time, the following consequences may occur:

It causes inflammation of the prostate, testicles, epididymis and vas deferens.

It causes ascending infection of the urinary system, leading to cystitis, nephritis, etc.

Leading to sexual dysfunction (premature ejaculation, impotence).

Damage to the reproductive system, affect sperm quality, and lead to male infertility.

Urethral stenosis and difficulty urinating.