Balanitis is an inflammation which affects the mucosa, or mucosal tissue, which lines the glans more commonly referred to as the penis’s head. It is often accompanied or not – by infection , and typically affects people who suffer from phimosis. However, it’s not a standard.

If inflammation is affecting the foreskin and glans simultaneously this condition is known as balanoposthitis. While balanitis can be extremely uncomfortable however, the positive aspect is that there’s an option to treat the issue.

Most Common Symptoms of Balanitis

Balanitis is a condition of inflammation that causes a variety of physical manifestations. These include local discomfort, irritation, warmth within the area as well as itching as well as peeling and swelling of mucosa. Odourous discharge and purulent discharge under the skin are typical.

The penis’s head is red. Ulcers can appear on the surface , and swelling can cause the dilation of the canal. Another common sign is expansion of the ganglia inside the groin.

Reasons for Balanitis

Balanitis could be due to the enlargement of the foreskin that makes it hard to cleanse the glans effectively and leads to the development of urinary and local infections because of inadequate hygiene in the intimate area. The most common reason for inflammation in the penis’s head is the insufficient hygiene of the area.

Lack of proper hygiene can lead to the development of smegma. This is a clear secretion that is made up of the flaking of dead cells and fats created by penile glands. It is affected by fungi, bacteria and viruses that build up beneath the foreskin, leading to inflammation.

Then, contact with the irritating chemicals in soaps, creams, oil ointments and spermicides and other medications may also affect how balanitis appears.

Certain risk factors have the potential to increase the likelihood of developing balanitis. Among them the risk factors include obesity, low immunity using antibiotics, and type 2 diabetes because of the high level of sugar in urine. Candidiasis and sexually transmitted illnesses such as syphilis the gonorrhoea and herpes are also considered to be risk factors.

Treatments for the Infection

In discussing balanitis treatment it is crucial to emphasize that the treatment method chosen should address the root of the problem. Phimosis surgery, as an example, is the best option in cases where narrowing the foreskin renders it difficult for the skin to be exposed, and affects full site hygiene.

If the problem is, in addition to being inflamed, and is also infected, the Urologist located in Noida must guide the patient in the use of medicines (antifungals as well as antibiotics and antimycotics) to treat the disease. Self-medication is not advised in every case. Make sure it is only the most experienced urologist in Noida who will be able to recommend the dosage, the type, as well as the duration drug.

If the balanitis was caused by irritation by substances The use of these substances should be halted. Antiallergics should only be used in the event of need. It is important to note that hygiene practices as well as aiding in prevention, aids in the treatment.

 

For more information, contact Dr. Manoj Aggarwal (To book an online urology consulting session, click HERE.)