According to the best sexologist in Delhi, the foreskin of the penis and the glans (the cone-shaped termination of the penis) can become inflamed.
- The balanitis is an inflammation of the glans.
- The posthitis is inflammation of the foreskin.
- The balanopostitis is inflammation of the glans and the foreskin at a time.
Men who develop balanoposthitis are more likely to later develop phimosis or paraphimosis (problems related to the foreskin) and cancer of the penis.
Causes
Various infections, such as those caused by yeast, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and scabies, cause inflammation of the penis. When the secretions are trapped under the foreskin, they can become infected and cause prostatitis, says sexologist in Delhi.
Non-infectious causes include skin disorders, including allergic reactions (for example, to a latex condom or to liquid or contraceptive gels), lichen planus, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and balanitis xerotica obliterans.
Often, balanoposthitis begins as balanitis. It develops more often if
- The foreskin is tight
- Man has diabetes mellitus
Symptom
Inflammation of the penis causes
- Pain
- Pruritus
- Redness
- Swelling
- Secretion of the area under the foreskin
Often, the symptoms begin in two or three days after a sexual relationship. Ulcers may appear on the penis and swollen lymph nodes in the groin.
Diagnosis
- Medical evaluation
Sexologist doctor in Delhi often diagnoses inflammation of the penis by scanning the penis and genital area. Doctors can ask if the affected man has used latex condoms.
Measurements of blood sugar levels are performed to check for diabetes, and tests for the detection of yeast infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Treatment
- Good hygiene
- Treatment of the cause of inflammation
- Sometimes, circumcision
Sometimes the sex doctor in Delhi has to clean the area under the foreskin and inform the man about good hygiene habits. The cause of inflammation is treated. Circumcision can be done if the foreskin is too tight around the glans.
