Balanitis
Disease information
Balanitis
Balanitis
.
Inflammation of the penis in males not circumcised.
Causes.
Infection
by
bacteria
under the foreskin that affects the bálano or glans.
Signs and symptoms.
Pain, redness and inflammation of the glans penis or bálano.
Inflammation of the foreskin.
Ulceration of the penis.
Inflammation of the lymph glands in the groin.
Chills and fever (rarely)
Secretion by the penis (rare)
Stinging
urination (rare)
Risk Factors.
Lack of hygiene under the foreskin.
Trauma
or minor injuries in foreskin and penis, for example by masturbating too much or too vigorous sex.
Prevention.
Circumcision of boys.
Wash daily with soap and water, especially after sex.
Carefully clean the foreskin.
When the skin of the glans penis is too tight, stretch it gently on
a
daily basis.
Use
a
condom during
sexual
intercourse.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
DIAGNOSIS.
History and physical examination by
a
doctor
. Cultivation in the laboratory of the secretion from the infected area. TREATMENT.
General measures.
To relieve pain, soak in warm water penis.
Medication.
Your
doctor
may prescribe:
Creams steroids to control inflammation.
Topical or oral antibiotics to fight
infection
.
Aspirin or paracetamol to relieve minor aches and fever.
Activity
.
If you have
a
fever, save your bed.
During treatment, avoid
sexual
relations.
Go back to your
normal
activities when the
infection
disappears.
Diet.
It is not require any special diet.
Tell your
doctor
if:
The symptoms do not improve within 3 days despite treatment.
Balanitis
reappears.
Consider circumcision.
Complications.
With medical treatment were cured in 1 to 2 weeks.
Forecast.
Rheumatology.
COT.
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