What is the cause of redness, swelling and pain in the glans penis?

The redness, swelling and pain of the glans penis are mainly symptoms of glansitis. Glansitis is caused by men not paying attention to the hygiene of the penis. Patients need to use saline to clean the affected area and then take antibiotics for treatment. During the treatment stage of glansitis, men cannot have sex, and they also need to change their underwear regularly and adjust their diet for treatment. Men can learn about the causes of the redness, swelling and pain of the glans penis in the following content.

Redness, swelling, and pimples

The skin of the penis is red and swollen, and the glans penis feels itchy, painful, burning and hot. When the foreskin is turned back, the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans penis are found to be congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding.

Have you been troubled by this situation for a long time, but don't know how to solve it? This is all due to balanitis.

Balanitis

Balanitis refers to inflammation of the inner layer of the foreskin and the glans penis. A lipid substance is normally secreted in the foreskin cavity. When the foreskin is too long or the foreskin is phimosis, this substance can accumulate into smegma, which irritates the foreskin and the glans penis and causes balanitis.

The dangers of balanitis

1. Cause sexual dysfunction

The inability to get an erection at the critical moment and premature ejaculation are simply the biggest pains for men. After suffering from balanitis, some sensory nerves of the glans will be damaged by the inflammation, which will cause premature ejaculation and even lead to impotence.

2. Harm to reproductive system health

Balanitis can easily lead to inflammation of reproductive organs such as prostatitis and orchitis. If not treated in time, it will cause great harm to the reproductive system. Inflammation can lead to a decline in sperm quality. During intercourse, secretions enter the vagina and destroy sperm and egg cells. Severe cases may even lead to infertility.

3. Affects the urinary system

Balanitis can also cause ascending infection of the urinary system, which can easily lead to diseases such as cystitis and nephritis. Pain during urination, frequent urination, and urgency are common symptoms.

Causes

1. Not paying attention to hygiene

Many men have the health risk of excessive foreskin. The foreskin secretes vigorously, and the secretions and urine will accumulate under the excessively long foreskin, forming smegma. And smegma is most likely to cause bacterial infection.

2. Injury by irritating substances

Soaps and detergents, which contain a lot of chemical ingredients, may cause damage to the glans if used improperly or not cleaned thoroughly. Many men like to wear tight jeans or some synthetic underwear, which constantly rub the penis during wearing, which can easily cause the glans to become red, swollen and itchy.

3. Inappropriate sex or masturbation

Improper or rough sex or masturbation may also cause local trauma to the glans penis. In severe cases, symptoms such as redness, swelling, and bleeding may occur, leading to glans inflammation.

Daily care

1. Pay attention to local hygiene and clean the foreskin and glans every day. If the foreskin is too long, it should be treated in time and circumcision should be performed if necessary. It is very necessary to clean the smegma in time.

2. Avoid unclean sex and keep yourself clean.

3. If one of the man or woman suffers from a sexual organ disease, they should suspend intercourse and seek treatment in time. For example, if they suffer from trichomonas or Candida albicans infection, both men and women should be treated at the same time.

4. For acute balanitis, avoid using corticosteroid ointments to prevent more serious infection.

5. If ulcer or erosion occurs, change the dressing in time, twice a day, to avoid uncomfortable irritation.