Contents:
- Medical Video: Yeast Infection Symptoms in Men
- What is balanitis?
- What causes balanitis?
- 1. Skin condition
- 2. Inflammation of the penis
- 3. Having an infection
- 4. Diabetes
- 5. Fimosis
- 6. Having unprotected sexual relations
Medical Video: Yeast Infection Symptoms in Men
When the penis hurts, it must be a big problem for all men. Yes, penis health is certainly one of the main concerns of men. How not, the organs they are proud of are the most important reproductive organs. It is not uncommon for men to have problems with their penis because they don't keep the penis clean. One risk of diseases that can be experienced by men who do not maintain the cleanliness of their penis is balanitis.
What is balanitis?
Balanitis is inflammation of the penis head, which often occurs in uncircumcised men. This disease causes symptoms such as penis pain, redness, swelling, odor, and pain when urinating.
Although balanitis is indeed not a serious disease, all men - especially those who have not been circumcised - can experience balanitis. Balanitis can be experienced by men of all ages, but more often in boys under 4 years. At least one balanitis was experienced by 1 in 25 children and 1 in 30 men who were not circumcised.
What causes balanitis?
Many things that can cause balanitis are experienced by men and the following are the causes.
1. Skin condition
Balanitis can be a sign and symptom of other conditions that are actually experienced by the penis, such as:
- Lichen planus, which is a condition in which the skin becomes a rash, flushes, the surface of the skin itches.
- Eczema, is a chronic skin disease that can attack the surface of the penis skin. This condition is also characterized by the skin becoming dry, itchy, cracked, and reddened.
- Dermatitis is inflammation that occurs on the surface of the skin caused by direct contact with things that irritate the skin.
- Psoriasis, a condition characterized by a dry and scaly skin surface. This disease is caused by an immune system that cannot regenerate skin cells normally.
The four skin diseases can cause the penis to become sore, painful, reddened and inflamed, resulting in a person experiencing balanitis. To overcome balanitis, the thing to do is treat skin diseases that are the cause of the balanitis.
2. Inflammation of the penis
Inflammation and irritation that occurs on the surface of the penis skin can be caused by the following things:
- Using condoms, lubricants, and spermicides (special contraceptives for men) that contain chemicals and make the skin allergic.
- The pants used still leave detergent that is not rinsed clean. Detergents have chemical ingredients that can irritate the skin. If you use pants that are not rinsed clean, then the chemicals left in your pants can cause the penis to become sore, painful, reddened and inflamed.
- Using bath soap that causes allergies to the penis.
3. Having an infection
One of the main causes of balanitis is an infection that occurs in Mr.P. This infection can be caused by two things, namely:
Candida infection, which is a fungal infection that often causes inflammation in the body, for example canker sores in the mouth. The condition of infection caused by candida can result in penile pain, swelling, and irritation.
Bacterial infection, the surface of the human skin is full of bacteria. There are bacteria that are evil and cause disease, but some are harmless. Cleaning and washing your penis regularly every day and immediately drying your penis can reduce the risk of bacterial infections. However, you must pay attention to the soap used to clean Mr.P. If you choose the wrong bath soap, it makes the penis experience balanitis.
4. Diabetes
Balanitis occurs not only because of infection, but also because someone has diabetes before. Men who have diabetes have a greater chance of experiencing skin infections than those without a history of diabetes. This is caused by glucose contained in the urine and released through the penis, triggering the growth of bacteria around the penis.
5. Fimosis
In the uncircumcised penis, the head of the penis will be covered by a layer of skin called the foreskin. In some cases, the foreskin is too tight so that it cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis, resulting in phimosis. Phimosis is common in infants and boys.
6. Having unprotected sexual relations
Balanitis can occur in adult men when he has unprotected and unhealthy sexual relations. If the female partner is having an infection or wound in the vagina, the man can become infected and at risk of developing balanitis. In addition, infectious sex diseases such as genital herpes, chlamydia, and syphilis can also cause balanitis.
