What causes redness and swelling of the glans penis?

It is painful for a man to have a red and swollen glans. It is usually caused by inflammation of the glans. If the glans is red and swollen, you should take a bath on time, maintain personal hygiene, drink more warm water, and go to the hospital for examination in serious cases. There are many causes of glans inflammation. It may be caused by smegma formed by excessive foreskin, uncomfortable underwear, or detergent. Check the cause and treat it accordingly. What causes the red and swollen glans? Let's take a look.

1. Symptoms of redness and swelling of the glans penis

Red and swollen glans refers to edema and congestion of the glans or foreskin surface. Gradually, redness and wounds and erosions can be seen around the urethral opening, and it can develop into a superficial ulcer. In severe cases, there will also be fatigue, low fever, enlarged and tender inguinal lymph nodes. It is important to pay attention to local hygiene and clean the glans every day.

2. Causes of red and swollen glans penis

(1) Balanitis. Balanitis can cause glans redness, swelling, pain, erosion, pus discharge, etc. Therefore, the causes of glans itching and redness are mostly caused by balanitis.

(2) Including local trauma, friction, contraceptives, soaps and detergents and other irritations, which may manifest locally as redness, swelling, itching, erosion, exudation and even bleeding of the glans.

(3) Bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection can cause suppuration and form ulcers. The patient will experience significant pain and have difficulty moving. This is clinically known as acute superficial glansitis.

3. Hazards

(1) Redness and swelling of the glans penis lead to balanitis sicca. Balanitis sicca is a more serious form of balanitis that damages the physiological structure of the foreskin and glans penis, affects sexual life and aesthetics, and is also a common cause of premature ejaculation.

(2) Redness and swelling of the glans penis causes sexual dysfunction. The sensory nerves in the glans penis are in a sensitive period, and coupled with the damage caused by inflammation, premature ejaculation is more likely to occur during sexual intercourse, which can lead to impotence in the long run.

(3) Redness and swelling of the glans penis can cause ascending infection of the urinary system. This is common in cystitis, nephritis, pyelonephritis, etc., especially in those who have not been cured for a long time. It is most likely to cause urinary system diseases. Improper treatment during the acute stage can be life-threatening.