Balanitis - the secret worry of men
Prolonged balanitis can lead to serious complications on men's health and quality of life. Find out now!
The glans is the sensitive and erect part of the penis. The glans is completely or partially covered by a thin layer of skin called the foreskin. The foreskin is an organ prone to stagnation of secretions and inflammation. Although balanitis is not considered a serious health problem. But if this condition persists, it can lead to serious complications on men's health and quality of life. Therefore, it should be detected and treated promptly.
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What is Balanitis?
Balanitis is swelling of the foreskin or head of the penis. It is usually caused by infections or chronic skin conditions. This condition affects about 1 in 20 men.
Balanitis is common in uncircumcised men. The disease can be painful, but is usually not serious. Symptoms of the disease can be relieved by using topical medications.
The glans is located at the tip of the penis
Causes of Balanitis
Inflammation
There are many different causes that can lead to inflammation of the foreskin. Improper hygiene can contribute to skin irritation. Both under-washing or over-washing can cause or worsen this problem. This condition is usually caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria or yeast. The foreskin of the penis is an ideal place for these organisms to thrive because its job is to help keep moisture around the tip of the penis.
Injury
Injuries to the tip of the penis or foreskin can cause discomfort by causing swelling at the site of injury.
Irritation
Irritation in this area can also cause inflammation of the foreskin. Irritation of the foreskin can be caused by:
Other causes
Other causes of this condition include:
Signs of inflammation of the foreskin
Symptoms of balanitis may appear suddenly or gradually progress. They may include:
Itching of the foreskin could be a sign of balanitis
Diagnosis of bursitis
Balanitis can usually be diagnosed during a gynecological exam because most of its symptoms are visible. Usually, your doctor will take a sample from the inflammatory fluid with your cotton swab or take a urine sample for testing. During the test, they will check for the presence of bacterial or fungal cells. This helps determine the cause of the balanitis.
When the cause of balanitis is determined to be a chronic condition, your doctor may perform a biopsy. For a biopsy, your doctor will give you a local anesthetic and take a small piece of tissue from your penis for examination.
Who is at risk for bursitis?
It is a common condition, affecting about 1 in 25 boys and 1 in 30 uncircumcised men at some point in their lives. Boys under 4 years of age and uncircumcised men are most at risk, but it can occur at any age.
Balanitis mainly affects uncircumcised men. Because the warm, moist area under the foreskin is an ideal place for yeast and bacteria to grow. However, it can occur at any age and is more common in men with stenosis (a tight foreskin that doesn't move easily over the tip of the penis). Groups at higher risk for balanitis include men:
Factors that increase the risk of disease
The most common predisposing factor for this pathology is poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. Other factors include:
Balanitis caused by Candida infection
How to cure bursitis
Once balanitis is diagnosed, your doctor will likely prescribe a medicated anti-itch cream. This cream helps to prevent itching and inflammation.
If you have an infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or antifungal medications to help clear up the wound. This helps to stop inflammation, swelling, itching, and discharge.
Your doctor may also prescribe topical steroid creams to reduce inflammation.
During the healing period of balanitis, use only warm water to clean. Never use all soaps, lotions or powders with fragrance as these are often the cause of foreskin irritation.
Complications of bursitis
Untreated balanitis can cause chronic inflammation (redness and irritation). Prolonged inflammation can cause health problems, including:
How to prevent?
You can prevent balanitis easily just by practicing proper hygiene:
Prolonged balanitis can lead to serious complications on men's health and quality of life. Find out now!
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