The causes of red and swollen glans penis, beware of the dangers of red and swollen glans penis

If a male friend has symptoms of redness and swelling of the glans penis, he should pay more attention. Therefore, the following article will introduce to you the common causes of redness and swelling of the glans penis.

Causes of red and swollen glans penis:

(1) Balanitis. Balanitis can cause glans redness, swelling, pain, erosion, and purulent discharge. 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 obvious pain and difficulty in moving. Clinically, this is called acute superficial glansitis.

Dangers of red and swollen glans:

(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 can cause sexual dysfunction. The sensory nerves in the glans penis are in a sensitive period, and combined 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.