Inflammation of the head and foreskin of the penis is a fairly common disease that can appear under the influence of various factors. However, not every man knows what the first symptoms of balanoposthitis look like. So what causes the disease and how does it manifest itself?
Main causes of balanoposthitis
Before considering the main symptoms of balanoposthitis, it is worth understanding the most common causes of its occurrence. Inflammation of the glans and foreskin is usually caused by an infection. In some cases, bacterial microorganisms penetrate tissues from the outside, for example, through unprotected sexual contact. In addition, the disease may be the result of insufficient personal hygiene. Men with phimosis can also be attributed to the risk group, since the narrowing of the foreskin leads to the accumulation of smegma and urine residues under the skin, which become a source of nutrition for pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, the symptoms of balanoposthitis can also appear onbackground of allergies. It is worth considering that an allergic reaction may occur when using inappropriate body care products (shampoo, soap), washing powders, synthetic underwear, etc.
Balanoposthitis: symptoms in men
At the initial stages of the disease, redness and then swelling of the skin of the head and foreskin can be observed. Often, patients complain of severe soreness and itching, which increase during urination. In some cases, uncharacteristic discharge with an extremely unpleasant odor appears from the urethra. An increase in inguinal lymph nodes is also a symptom of balanoposthitis. In the absence of timely treatment, purulent masses begin to stand out from the prepuntal sac. In addition, as the disease progresses, the foreskin, as well as the skin on the head, may become covered with painful sores.
It is worth noting that such a disease needs medical treatment - in no case should the problem be ignored, because the infection can spread to other parts of the genitourinary system. In particular, balanoposthitis is often complicated by urethritis (this is inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra), cystitis, pyelonephritis.
How to cure balanoposthitis?
If you have the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor. Fortunately, modern medicine has really effective means of treatment. To confirm the diagnosis, a swab is taken from the urethra - laboratory tests allowestablish the presence and nature of the infection.
For a bacterial infection, the patient is prescribed antibiotics. In addition, it is necessary to use immunomodulatory drugs, since strengthening the body's defenses has a positive effect on the recovery process, and also prevents the development of relapses.
It is extremely important to carefully monitor the hygiene of the external genital organs. For this purpose, the patient is recommended to wash twice a day in warm soapy water. In addition, the glans and foreskin must be treated with antiseptic solutions or gels every day.
