Itching at the base of the penis

The penis is also called the penis. The glans penis (glans), the body penis, and the root penis make up the penis. The root penis is the starting point of the penis, which is more vulnerable to invasion. Therefore, itching at the root penis is mostly caused by disease. However, many people tend not to pay much attention to itching at the root penis, because it does not have a great impact on our daily life. Therefore, many people have no awareness of treatment even if they have this symptom, which often leads to worsening of the disease. So what diseases can cause itching at the root penis of men?

Itching at the base of the male penis is most likely caused by balanitis, which refers to inflammation of the inner layer of the foreskin and the glans of the penis. Balanitis is a common reproductive infection. Balanitis is generally divided into balanitis and glansitis, but because the two diseases often occur together, it is called penile balanitis.

In the early stage of balanoposthitis, blisters, surface edema, and congestion can be seen on the foreskin and glans. The area around the urethra becomes red, with wounds and erosions. It can develop into superficial ulcers, with purulent secretions flowing out. The patient will feel itching or burning in the glans penis, followed by pain. After erosion, pus may flow out with a foul odor. In severe cases, there will also be symptoms such as fatigue, low fever, enlarged inguinal lymph nodes, and tenderness.

If the patient does not take the disease seriously and allows it to develop, it will cause more harm. Therefore, those who suffer from balanitis should go to a professional hospital for symptomatic treatment as soon as possible.