Inflammation of the skin of the glans penis - balanitis

There are diseases that only men get sick. Such diseases include inflammation of the skin of the glans penis - balanitis. The main reason is the violation of hygiene rules. Under the foreskin, urine, particles of flesh secretion and epithelium can accumulate and cause irritation. If you do not consult a doctor and do not begin the appropriate treatment, an inflammatory process may develop. Balanitis can be associated with inflammation of the inner leaf of the flesh, which will lead to another disease, known as balanoposthitis, inflammation of the foreskin.

Causes of the disease.

Some boys experience narrowing of the foreskin, usually congenital. The head of the penis can not easily get out of the flesh. This is the so-called phimosis. Usually at the age of 7 years, the inflammation of the skin of the glans penis - balanitis, passes by itself, but sometimes it is necessary to interfere with the surgeon.
The cause of the appearance of balanitis can be a touch of a member with a coarse cloth of panties or other clothes.

An unfavorable effect may be on the boy's illness: beriberi, anemia, allergic reactions, predisposition to diabetes mellitus.
An adult male may have an unsuccessful contact, as a result of which he can get an infection caused by fungi or bacteria.
At the boy at a lack of hygienic care illness can also provoke microbes.

The main symptoms of balanitis in boys.

First of all, the boy begins to complain of pain. There is redness, possibly swelling. When tightening the treatment, purulent discharge with a very unpleasant odor may appear. Complications of urination. In the next stages there are ulcers, inflammation of the lymph nodes, general malaise. In some cases, the temperature may rise.
The adult male has problems during sexual intercourse.

Diagnosis and treatment of balanitis.

The doctor should be consulted at the first manifestations of the disease. It is not difficult to diagnose a doctor-urologist or venereologist with symptoms: the symptoms are visible on examination. Started disease, self-medication can worsen the clinic right up to malignant neoplasms.
The first task that the doctor will put: rigorous hygiene. A sick or healthy boy( man) should wash his penis daily with warm clean water and soap. If he is still small, this procedure is made by his mother.
Also regularly and preferably it is more often necessary to change underwear, do not use rough fabrics and stitches.
In the presence of an inflammatory process, baths with a solution of furacilin, chamomile, a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and other antiseptic agents are prescribed.
If the cause is phimosis, it is possible to use circumcision( excision of the prepuce) in hospital settings.
If the cause is an infection, antibiotics, tetracycline or other anti-inflammatory ointments are prescribed.
With uncomplicated balanitis, a doctor can recommend using the experience of traditional medicine: baths with solutions and infusions of medicinal plants.
For one tablespoon of St. John's wort, string or violet, a three-color glass of boiling water, to insist 15-20( turn and violet to 30 minutes), drain and use well until the infusion is warm.
For a large bath 300-400 grams of pine buds boil in large amounts of water( 4-5 liters), lightly cool, strain and pour into a bathing bath. After the bath, a sore spot should be lubricated with baby cream and wear loose underpants; in general, it is better not to wear tight clothes.
Fresh leaves of plantain or aloe should be thoroughly rinsed, kneaded and applied to a sore spot - it removes inflammation well.
If symptoms of balanitis are associated with other diseases, care must be taken to treat them and enhance immunity.