Itching at the base of the glans penis

The glans is very important for men, but it is normal for people to eat all kinds of grains. For example, itching at the base of the male glans is a very common phenomenon in life. Many men have had similar experiences. However, if the glans is itchy, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible. After finding out the cause, actively carry out treatment. During this period, do not take medicine blindly.

What causes itching at the base of the glans penis?

The root of the glans penis is itchy due to glansitis. This kind of situation often has symptoms such as itching and discomfort. The daily diet should be light, spicy and irritating food should not be consumed, pay attention to rest, and should not be tired. Avoid masturbation and unclean sexual intercourse, and keep yourself clean.

What are the symptoms of glansitis?

1. Annular ulcerate glansitis: After suffering from this type of glansitis, erythema will appear on the glans and foreskin, and it will expand, usually in a ring shape, and ulcers will occur on the surface.

2. Candida albicans balanitis: After this type of balanitis occurs, small erythema will appear on the glans and foreskin. The surface is smooth, but it will be accompanied by small rashes, and the boundaries of the erythema are clear.

3. Trichomonal glansitis: Patients with trichomonal glansitis will develop erythema and papules on the glans, which will also expand and have clear boundaries. Small blisters will also appear on the erythema, forming erosions.

4. Acute superficial glansitis: In the early stage of the disease, the skin of the penis will become red and swollen, the glans will feel burning and itching, and the foreskin will become eroded, congested, and have exudate.

What are the dangers of glansitis?

1. Cause infertility

Because the inflammatory secretions hidden in the foreskin enter the vagina together with semen during sexual intercourse, the quality of semen is reduced and the sperm and egg cells are destroyed, leading to infertility.

2. Harm to reproductive system health

Balanitis can easily lead to inflammation of organs such as prostatitis, orchitis, epididymitis, and vas deferens. If not treated promptly and effectively, combined infections will cause great harm to reproductive health.

3. Cause sexual dysfunction

During the inflammation period of the glans penis, the sensory nerves of the glans penis are damaged by the inflammation, which makes men prone to premature ejaculation during sexual life, and then leads to the occurrence of impotence.