What exactly is the cause of red and swollen glans?

If a male friend finds that his glans is red and swollen, he should be alert and seek early diagnosis and treatment to avoid inflammation and erosion of the glans. There are several reasons for silicone redness and swelling. Common diseases that cause such symptoms include acute superficial balanitis, annular ulcerated balanitis, etc., so everyone must pay attention to it.

What is the cause of red and swollen glans?

Balanitis is the most common cause of red and swollen glans. It is usually caused by infection during masturbation, which leads to balanitis. It is very common for inflammation to cause red and swollen foreskin. The inflammation that causes red and swollen glans is undoubtedly balanitis. So this is also the cause of balanitis. Specific manifestations:

(1) Acute superficial balanoposthitis: At the onset, there is local redness, redness and swelling of the skin of the penis, and a burning and itching sensation in the glans. When the foreskin is turned back, the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans can be seen to be congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers can be seen, with foul-smelling milky white purulent secretions. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful, and the patient often has difficulty in moving. It may be accompanied by enlargement and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

(2) Annular ulcerated balanoposthitis: Erythema can be seen on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may form a superficial ulcer.

(3) Candida albicans balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The foreskin is red and swollen, and the edges of the erythema are clear. In acute attacks, there are erosions and exudates.