Balanitis

An inflammation of the penis’s glans called balanitis can prompt a patient to seek medical attention. Balanitis has several causes, however it has also been linked to underlying medical issues including uncontrolled diabetes. The inflammation and penile discomfort are common symptoms in men with balanitis. People with diabetes or those with tight foreskins are more likely to get balanoposthitis.

Balanitis

Inflammation of the glans penis, also referred to as the head of the penis, is called balanitis. The inflammation is frequently accompanied by additional painful symptoms, although being rather common and usually not significant. It may affect anyone with a penis; however it primarily affects uncircumcised people, frequently resulting in foreskin inflammation (posthitis). Male uncircumcised individuals are more susceptible to balanitis because of inadequate cleanliness and smegma buildup under the foreskin. Epithelial cells (dead skin) and sebum (oily secretions) from the sebaceous glands of male genitalia combine to form smegma, a yellowish sebaceous excretion.

Phimosis is a disorder in which a tight foreskin is unable to retract back over the penis; it increases the risk of developing balanitis.

Balanoposthitis

Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is known as balanoposthitis. Itching, rashes, and swelling foreskin and glans are symptoms of balanoposthitis. A tight foreskin or diabetes are two factors that increase the risk of balanoposthitis.

Balanitis xerotica obliterans

Lichen sclerosus, or Balanitis xerotica obliterans, are inflammatory white patches. The condition known as balanitis xerotica obliterans mostly affects the penile glans and foreskin in males.

Inflammation of the foreskin and/or glans penis, known as balanitis, is linked to a roughly 3.1-fold higher chance of developing penile cancer.

What are the symptoms of balanitis?

The most typical signs, which frequently include the foreskin, are penile head swelling and redness.
In addition, depending on the underlying cause, balanitis may induce the following symptoms: a thick, white discharge under the foreskin (smegma), ulcers on the head of the penis, sores, discomfort, and irritation surrounding the glans; tight, shiny foreskin; itching on the skin surrounding the glans;  a foul-smelling penile discharge; painful urination; and swollen lymph nodes in the groin.

Balanitis: How is it diagnosed?

A physical examination is usually sufficient to diagnose balanitis because the majority of its symptoms are visible.
Additional testing is necessary to determine the cause. Your doctor will recommend various tests based on your symptoms.

A swab of your urethral opening to screen for STIs and other infections, a urinalysis to look for diabetes or infection symptoms, and blood tests to check for diabetes, infection, and other disorders.

How is balanitis treated?

Generally, the first step in treating balanitis is to practise better genital hygiene by cleaning and drying under your foreskin.
To address the underlying cause and reduce inflammation, other therapies may be employed.

KSR Stapler Circumcision:

It is advised to avoid symptoms and problems in the future. The optimum therapy is KSR stapler circumcision. It is performed without any cuts. In this treatment, pins and a silicone ring are used. Later on, the ring will eventually fall off without any assistance.

The patient will be discharged within half an hour.

Precautions

Advised not to have an erection and not to engage in any sexual activity for a month

It is advised to keep the area hygienic.

Conclusion

If your treatment isn’t working or you have symptoms, get in touch with Treatment Range Hospital. If you have any symptoms of infection, such as fever, excruciating pain or swelling, or pus coming out of the region, get in touch with us. To have a deeper understanding, watch the video.

31 Jul, 2024

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