What is the disease of glans pain?

Glans pain may be related to balanitis, urethritis, genital herpes, contact dermatitis, foreskin incarceration and other diseases. Glans pain usually manifests as local redness and swelling, burning sensation, discomfort during urination and other symptoms. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time for a clear diagnosis.

1. Balanitis

Balanitis is an inflammatory reaction of the glans mucosa, which may be related to bacterial infection, fungal infection or local irritation. Patients may experience symptoms such as redness and swelling of the glans penis, pain, and increased secretions. Treatment needs to be based on the cause of the disease. For bacterial balanitis, antibiotic ointments such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment can be used as directed by the doctor. For fungal balanitis, antifungal drugs such as clotrimazole cream and miconazole nitrate cream can be used. It is necessary to keep the area clean and dry daily and avoid excessive cleaning.

2. Urethritis

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethral mucosa, often caused by infection with pathogens such as gonococcus or chlamydia. In addition to glans pain, it is often accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and urethral discharge. Treatment requires the use of antibiotics as directed by the doctor, such as cefixime dispersible tablets, azithromycin tablets, etc. During treatment, you should avoid sexual intercourse and drink plenty of water to promote urination and flush the urethra.

3. Genital herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus. The initial manifestation is clusters of small blisters on the glans or foreskin, which rupture to form painful ulcers. In the acute stage, antiviral drugs such as acyclovir cream and famciclovir tablets can be used as directed by the doctor. Patients should avoid scratching and keep the affected area clean to prevent secondary infection.

4. Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction that occurs when the glans comes into contact with an allergen or irritant. Common allergens include condoms, detergents, topical medications, etc. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and burning pain at the contact site. Treatment requires immediate discontinuation of contact with suspicious substances and use of weak glucocorticoid ointments such as hydrocortisone cream as directed by your doctor. Use non-irritating cleaning products every day.

5. Foreskin incarceration

Foreskin incarceration means that the foreskin fails to reset in time after being turned up, resulting in obstruction of blood circulation in the glans. Symptoms include severe pain, swelling, and purple color of the glans penis. This is a urological emergency and requires immediate medical treatment for manual reduction or surgery. At ordinary times, care should be taken to avoid forcibly turning up the foreskin. If the foreskin is too long, elective circumcision may be considered.

When symptoms of glans pain occur, it is recommended to avoid self-medication and go to a urology department or dermatology department in time. Pay attention to perineal hygiene on a daily basis, choose cotton breathable underwear, and avoid using irritating toiletries. Eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Sexual life should be suspended during treatment, and sexual partners should be examined and treated at the same time. People with excessive foreskin need to clean off smegma every day and keep the area dry and clean.