Why do men experience symptoms of balanitis? The causes of balanitis are likely related to factors such as phimosis, and if balanitis is not treated promptly, it can lead to other complications. Here, we will teach everyone how to effectively prevent balanitis and review the causes of balanitis.
Prevention methods for balanitis
Pay attention to local hygiene, wash the foreskin daily, and if phimosis is present, treat it promptly, and if necessary, perform a circumcision; it is essential to clean the smegma in a timely manner.
If one partner has a genital disease, sexual activity should be paused and treated promptly. If there is an infection such as trichomoniasis or candidiasis, both partners should be treated simultaneously.
Avoid unclean **, maintain personal hygiene.
To avoid mutual infection between sexual partners, always use protection during intercourse.
If ulcers or erosions develop, change the dressing promptly, and change it twice a day to avoid discomfort from irritation.
Limit the intake of spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers; avoid smoking and alcohol.
So, what are the causes of balanitis?
Common causes of balanitis
Phimosis. If a man has phimosis, it can easily lead to the accumulation of smegma, which is difficult to remove and can easily trigger inflammation. Therefore, men with phimosis are advised to undergo circumcision.
Infection of the external genitalia. The sebaceous glands in the male foreskin secrete abundantly, and if hygiene is not maintained, the secretions can accumulate underneath the foreskin, forming smegma. Smegma is a good breeding ground for bacteria; if not removed in a timely and thorough manner, it can easily result in bacterial infection.
**. Young men ** are often **. If ** actions are rough, it can cause damage to the foreskin. Due to heightened arousal at the time, the damage may go unnoticed. However, injuries to the foreskin are prone to bacterial contamination, which can trigger balanitis.
Drug irritation. Many men use some health products or medications while cleaning their private areas, but some of these drugs can lead to the development of balanitis. Therefore, it is advisable not to choose to use these medications regularly, as they can easily irritate the foreskin, leading to balanitis.
Unclean **. Unclean ** can also be a major cause of balanitis, as during an unclean **, the female partner can cause bacterial infection of the foreskin, leading to inflammation. Thus, one should avoid engaging in unclean **.
** inflammation. ** inflammation is also a type of inflammation. If ** inflammation occurs and is not treated promptly, it can easily lead to balanitis. The inflammatory factors contained in ** inflammation can directly infect the foreskin, causing bacterial infection and resulting in balanitis.
Qijiang Jiuzhou Hospital reminds: Men should stay away from the above factors to reduce the likelihood of developing balanitis.
