What are the consequences of balanitis?

The head of a man's penis is also called the glans because it is shaped like a turtle's head. For Chinese men, the glans is wrapped in the foreskin in most cases. If the foreskin is not very long and does not affect sexual life, it does not need to be circumcised. On the contrary, the foreskin needs to be circumcised to avoid harming the glans. So, what are the consequences of glansitis?

What happens if glansitis is not treated?

Penile glans inflammation is a common male disease, which has a serious impact on men's health. So, what will happen if penile glans inflammation is not treated?

In summer, it is hot and humid, and bacteria are easy to breed. In addition, the body's nutrients are consumed faster in summer, and people's resistance is reduced, so bacteria take the opportunity to cause chaos. According to statistics, among the patients with urinary and reproductive infections, reproductive infections caused by high temperatures account for a large proportion, and obvious symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, pain, urethral dripping, itching, lower abdominal testicular pain, etc. The pathogenic microorganisms that cause reproductive infections are smaller than bacteria, and it is more difficult to treat them with drugs. In addition, the incubation period is long, the symptoms are relatively unclear, and it is relatively late when it is discovered, and the disease is prone to recurrence. Therefore, you must be vigilant. If infected, you must actively seek treatment.

There are several types of glansitis:

1. Acute superficial balanoposthitis: At the onset, local redness, redness and swelling of the penis skin, burning and itching of 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.

2. Annular ulcerated balanitis: Erythema in the shape of ring can be seen on the glans and foreskin, which may form superficial ulcers.

3. Candida albicans balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear. In acute attacks, there is erosion, exudation, and pain.

4. Trichomonas balanoposthitis: papules and erythema appear on the glans, gradually expanding with clear edges. Small needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, and finally an erosive surface is formed.

If glansitis is not treated, it may cause the following symptoms:

1. Endangering the patient’s life:

Penitis can easily cause ascending infection of the urinary system, which is common in nephritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, etc. Especially for chronic penitis that cannot be cured for a long time, it is most likely to cause urinary system diseases. Improper treatment in the acute stage can even be life-threatening.

2. Cause sexual dysfunction:

Penitis is common in male patients with phimosis, and first manifests itself in sexual dysfunction between couples. When the glans becomes inflamed, the sensual nerves of the glans are in a sensitive period, making it easy for the patient to have premature ejaculation during sex. If long-term premature ejaculation is not treated, it may lead to impotence.

3. Impact on male fertility:

Because of the presence of glansitis, inflammatory factors long-term stimulate the regulation of sperm and sexual response in the reproductive system, and a large amount of bacterial secretions hidden in the foreskin enter the vagina together with semen during sexual intercourse, which not only reduces the quality of semen, but also damages the ovum, leading to the occurrence of infertility.

4. Induce various complications:

The glans is a very sensitive part of the male reproductive organ. If it is not clean during sexual intercourse, it is easy to be infected by bacteria. Glanitis is often complicated by orchitis, prostatitis, epididymitis, and inflammation of the vas deferens and other organs. When glans inflammation is not treated promptly and effectively, it will be combined with infection, causing great harm to male reproductive health.

Experts remind: People with glansitis should actively go to a regular professional hospital for treatment and should not be complacent. The best policy is to receive timely treatment when they are ill.